“He has made from one man every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.” —Acts 17:26
Read about the miracles of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and water walking in Matthew 14.
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to Me,” He said. And He directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then He gave them back to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. —Matthew 14:17-21
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” —Mark 6:50
“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to You on the water.” Jesus said, “Come.” Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. —Matthew 14:28-31
When God calls us to do something, He waits for us to do what we know how to do, and then God does what only God can do.
Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed, for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened. —Mark 6:51,52
When we obey Him, every path He guides us on is fragrant with His lovingkindness and His truth. —Psalm 25:10 (TLB)
Strengthen me with might. Illumine me with light. Show me great and mighty things that I don’t know.
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Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise. —Proverbs 12:18
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Discussion Questions
- Describe a time you were like people whom Jesus fed. Describe a time God took the little you had and multiplied it so you could do the impossible.
2. Peter stepped out of the safety of his boat. Describe what your “boat” looks like and what it would look like to step out of it.