An echo of the invitation Isaiah gives in Isaiah 55:1 (amp).
Wait!
Listen!
Come!
He who has no money.
Come!
He who is thirsty.
Come!
Yes, Come!
..."buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]."
Simply... for the self- surrender. Really? The multitude was told to recline on the ground "covered with thick grass at the spot" Jesus provided. I have to laugh because it says in the Amplified Bible that the men threw themselves down! They were tired, hungry and spent. All this following Jesus was wearing them out! Just where Jesus does His best work. When we are over trying to "do" our way out of things is when it is time to "be" at His feet. There is a time for both for sure, but this was time for Him to show them who He IS. We need to be reminded of that.....often, as well! We need our tanks filled up!
Before He fed them He foreshadowed an upcoming event. He took the bread and broke it. And He gave thanks.
His body broken for us. Broken. And He gave thanks. He knew what He was doing. He always knew what He was doing. Every single little thing. So intentional, His life. So giving. So free for the taking, the learning. this free gift was paid for. Paid for by the Son of God. Can't forget that.
I come Lord. To You. Thank you for filling me with your Word, leading me in Your ways. Thank you that I can lay down and rest in and with You. Thank you for this invitation that never expires. That has continued through the years. "Come. To Me." Thank you that you can take my tiny loaves and fishes and make them enough. Day by day. Your faithfulness is matchless.
Listen!
Come!
He who has no money.
Come!
He who is thirsty.
Come!
Yes, Come!
..."buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]."
Simply... for the self- surrender. Really? The multitude was told to recline on the ground "covered with thick grass at the spot" Jesus provided. I have to laugh because it says in the Amplified Bible that the men threw themselves down! They were tired, hungry and spent. All this following Jesus was wearing them out! Just where Jesus does His best work. When we are over trying to "do" our way out of things is when it is time to "be" at His feet. There is a time for both for sure, but this was time for Him to show them who He IS. We need to be reminded of that.....often, as well! We need our tanks filled up!
Before He fed them He foreshadowed an upcoming event. He took the bread and broke it. And He gave thanks.
His body broken for us. Broken. And He gave thanks. He knew what He was doing. He always knew what He was doing. Every single little thing. So intentional, His life. So giving. So free for the taking, the learning. this free gift was paid for. Paid for by the Son of God. Can't forget that.
I come Lord. To You. Thank you for filling me with your Word, leading me in Your ways. Thank you that I can lay down and rest in and with You. Thank you for this invitation that never expires. That has continued through the years. "Come. To Me." Thank you that you can take my tiny loaves and fishes and make them enough. Day by day. Your faithfulness is matchless.
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