So The Lord said to him,What is that in your hand?

(Exodus 4:2)

One thing that stands out about the early followers of Jesus is that they were ordinary men, doing ordinary things – but seeing extraordinary results. One of the most compelling examples of this was when a young boy gave his small lunch to Jesus. What happened next is a miracle still talked about to this day — a multitude was fed with two small fish, and five loaves of bread.

There are five great lessons we learn from this one amazing miracle.

First, never underestimate the Lord’s ability to meet a need. The place was a desert, and the time was late; the people were many, and the need was great. But Jesus not only met the need; He did it with abundance! And He can meet whatever need you are faced with today.

Second, never count yourself out when the Lord starts to work. A man seeing the news about disease, hunger, poverty, and sorrow in the world, turned to his wife and said, "Sometimes I just want to ask God why doesn’t He do something about all of this!" "What’s stopping you from asking Him?" his wife replied. "Because," the man said, "I’m afraid He will ask me the same question!"

Jesus gave the loaves to the disciples, and they gave it to the people. In other words – the miracle happened in their hands, while they were passing the food out to the people. There is a miracle in your hands, too!

Third, never assume that what you have is too insignificant to matter. A boy with a sack lunch containing five loaves and two small fish – that’s all it took. One disciple asked, "But what is this among so many?" It is tragic how many count themselves out simply because they feel they do not measure up to the moment.

Fourth, never think that He will fail to meet your needs while using you to bless others. The Bible says that they did all eat, and were full. As for the disciples, they collected the fragments and filled twelve baskets – one for each of them. Your service to Him will never go unnoticed, nor unanswered.

Finally, never hold on to what the Lord is asking from you. What if the boy had kept his lunch for himself? Well, he would’ve had lunch – and that’s all. But, giving it to the Lord Jesus took that young man into history. And now, Jesus is asking you, "What do you have? Bring it to Me."

History awaits your response Have a wonderful weeend,God Bless You Love Bill

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Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb and we do not know where they have laid Him." (John 20:2)

The Bible says that Mary "SAW" that the stone had been rolled away and that someone had taken the Lord's body. Was this an ACCURATE statement that Mary had just spoken to the disciples? Did someone take the Lord's body as Mary clearly stated? Well, of course not. We know that this was not the case. We all know and understand that Jesus had been resurrected in power. What Mary had SEEN was according to her vision in the natural realm and what she discerned from a natural perpective. Essentially, Mary was formulating a belief system and conclusion based on her past experiences in life. The greek word for "SAW" in the original language is "Blepo", which means to casually or naturally see.

"Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. And he, stooping down and LOOKING in, SAW the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in. (John 20:4)

The word for "SAW" that is used in this verse for the vision of John is the same word "Blepo" that Mary previously based her assumption on. We see little progress as of yet in discerning the resurrection and the supernatural words Jesus had foretold concerning Himself. We also notice that John did not "go in." Because of this, John's understanding would be limited to what he SAW in the natural or at a distance.

"Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went INTO the tomb; and he SAW the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. (John 20:6-7)

We now read that Peter went into the tomb. The original word and context that Peter "saw" with is "Thereo." This is the Greek word that we get "theory" from in our modern vocabulary. Peter is pondering the facts that he is witnessing and we do have some progress, but we do not base our faith and spiritual discernment on "theory" and assumption.

"Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he SAW and BELIEVED." (John 20:8)

John "saw" and BELIEVED! The greek word for "saw" in this verse is "Eido", which means to SEE with UNDERSTANDING or REVELATION. It is no accident or mistake that we have three different greek words for "SAW" in this short passage and story. This is the VISION and spiritual eyes that the Lord desires we have as we continue to experience the expanding kingdom of God. John SAW into the reality of the Spirit realm. This anointing would continue to increase in John's life, culminating in the REVELATION of Jesus Christ.

The Lord is calling forth a people with VISION and revelation...A people who understand and SEE clearly that the same resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead and the same mighty power of the Holy Spirit which created the universe is the same mighty power that resides and works within those who believe and call upon His name.

John moved from the realm of the natural and into the supernatural in just a brief moment of time! My prayer, is that we would truly "see", believe, and experience the heart and purposes of Jesus Christ. The Lord has given us a VISION and a dream. I want to encourage you to step into your vision and dreams. They are not present by accident or a part of your imagination! Life is too short to look back over the landscape of our lives and wonder "what if?" All of us have the opportunity to experience the throne room of grace. It only takes a willingness to SEE and BELIEVE!

"Then I turned to SEE the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I SAW seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band.

His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the shining in its strength.

And when I SAW Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand (The hand of blessing) on me, saying to me, 'Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore." (Revelation 1:12-18)God Bless You Have a great weekend Love Bill

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