Mom Thoughts from Matthew 14
“When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. ”
Jesus, like us moms like to go to a desert place apart . . . but nine times out of ten our mulitudes” of little people soon follow us there . . .
“And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”
O God, give me more compassion to them when I’m so busy . . . help me not push them away or aside as I scurry around preparing supper . . . Help me take time to kiss their owies and give balm to their hearts . . .
“And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.”
May I embrace serving them each day . . .
But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
. . . And when you give me a chance to serve a meal or a snack( for someone I didn’t plan on), may I joy in that chance . . .
And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
And Lord, they (impromptu company )are welcome here, but this is what I have . . . May you bless it as you did those loaves and fishes long ago I pray . . .
He said, Bring them hither to me.
Yes, Lord. . . I come to You . . .
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. (Mat 14:13-21)
Your blessings, Lord are without number . . . You give and bless and redeem . . . I am so unworthy . . .
January 5th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Thank-you Aimee, That’s so nicely written!
January 6th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Meditation is good for the soul/mind. I recalled about Martha the hostess and Mary her sister who chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and receive the better part. We believers have a bit of Martha & Mary in our personal character. Keeping spiritually grounded in our faith; during the hectic moments of our lives; is a definite proof…or earmark….of ones trust and faith. Then we can joyfully share the many spiritual gifts ( like loaves&fishes) we’ve received; by breaking the bread of peace towards others. God Bless You Aimee!
January 7th, 2009 at 12:11 am
beautifully written…
January 7th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
You gals so faithfully come here . . . you bless and warm you heart by your presence in this part of my life . . .Thanks from the bottom of my heart! . . . and God bless you!