May 9

John 6

Jesus asks Philip a question already knowing the answer but I think He wanted to see maybe how much Philip really had learned to trust Him beyond what was visible and obvious. Of course neither Philip or Peter could see where Jesus was leading them. How many times are we often faced with impossible like issues not realizing that Jesus already knows the answer and where He wants to lead us.  It always amazes me how when we're in these places of what seems like impossibility, we forget that nothing is impossible for God.  I, for one, have great difficulty seeing beyond what looks like obvious and impossible.  As we read on we learn that in God's Kingdom 5 +2 = 5,000 with 12 remaining. (Not exactly how we teach math in school)  Later in the reading we see Jesus do yet another impossible barrier breaking act -- He walks on water.  In her wonderful book, Josiah's Fire, Tahni Cullen gives the account of her autistic son who was non verbal. Her son learns to speak God's word by using an IPad. It is a true story of finding hope when the obvious looked like impossible.   Oh Lord forgive us for not being able to see through Your eyes. Lord, stretch our limited vision and grant us a glimpse of Your reality. I pray Lord You take us beyond what we see as visible, obvious or impossible so that we look at life with hope in and through You.

Randi