Matthew 14
SIT DOWN, BE STILL

One of the greatest miracles the people had ever seen was about to happen. They had seen plenty of small miracles, such as the sick being healed, but they were about to experience a bigger miracle still. It was a miracle, that, according to John, would leave the people talking about it for days and weeks afterward.

Five thousand (and possibly more like twenty thousand) people were gathered and hungry. No doubt they were all milling around, some very busy doing their things, others pushing to the front to hear Jesus, and some wondering if they could find any more food in their lunch bags. It was a busy environment.

Before Jesus did the miracle of feeding the five thousand, he did this: “And he told the people to sit down on the grass.” (Matthew 14 v 19). They sat. They were still. They waited.

Before Israel crossed the Red Sea, Moses told them to, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” (Exodus 14 v 13).

We need to be still to see the salvation of God. We need to be still to hear his voice and to appreciate his works in our lives. So let’s stop our rushing around, sit down and be still to see the salvation of God in our lives.

May we slow down enough to see God at work in our lives this week.

With love in our Lord
Robert
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