Reap the Reward...

I've been studying about when Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee. He had huge crowds of people who surrounded and followed Him. They followed because of the miracles He had performed. He had healed and brought to life. When word got out people came. They wanted to see what was being done. They were amazed at what some had seen and some had heard. They wanted to see it for themselves. They wanted to experience it for themselves. When a group of 5,000 or more formed the Disciples weren't sure how they would feed the people. Along came a boy with 5 loaves and two fish. "How will this ever be enough? How will we feed them Lord?" Where had the disciples been? Had they not seen the miracles performed and the wonders for their own eyes? When everyone is done eating there is enough leftovers to fill 12 baskets...they were in awe again at the miracle they had seen before their eyes! Isn't this the same test we face? Every time something happens that we feel like we can't handle and we don't know what to do. "Will we trust our own strength or will we look to the One who has all the power?" Why is it so hard to seek God in these situations instead of trying to figure it all out in our own strength. Which we cannot do! The people wanted to reap the reward of Jesus...they wanted wanted His miracles. They wanted His healing. But did they want Him?

Haven't we all seen ourselves in this same place? We are begging asking God for something. We want to reap the reward that we know only He can give. But do we want to reap the reward from truly knowing Him. Are we constantly asking for things for us. Things that we want. Things that we want to happen or are we seeking Him in every situation. Are we craving closeness in a relationship with Him as we crave the things we ask for. My goal is to seek Him. To know Him. To be His Disciple. To crave the closeness of my Heavenly Father on a daily basis. To be in awe of His presence daily.