The cry for a miracle of provision is heard in Heaven, and it is right to plead for daily bread, for the Father knows our needs. Yet let us also consider the miracle of the loaves, that Christ is grand in emergencies. When the disciples faced a hungry multitude with nothing but a few loaves and fishes, they forgot His power, and their hearts were hardened. You speak of a big breakthrough; do not, then, consider not the miracle of past provision, lest unbelief grip you. Have faith about those simple family matters which are causing you so much irritation, you have been praying about them, now commit your cause to God and have faith that He will grant your request. Do not think that God’s power is limited to withering fig trees or parting seas; it is the same yesterday and forever for those who are His people.
But here lies a deeper search: are we truly God’s people? If we are not, then our thoughts are contrary to God’s thoughts, and our ways such as He cannot endure. The miracle of salvation is the first great wonder, that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin, and that God’s love has loved us out of the pit of corruption. A Christian is a miracle, a mass of miracles, and his every need is met by that same sovereign love which spared not the Son. God’s love to you has never changed; He could not love you more, He will not love you less. The promise may tarry, but it never fails. If it seems to fail for the time being, will it fail forevermore? Has God forgotten to be gracious? These are hot shots for unbelief!
Therefore, observe this: the power of Christ to save from sin, and to supply every need, does not lie in the person saved or supplied, but in Jesus Himself. When He works the mighty miracle of mercy, He can do it more swiftly than I can speak of it. The heart may be very heavy, inclined to rebellion and murmuring, but let us make this strong resolution in the power of God’s grace: “I will show forth all Your marvelous works.” Look not to the size of the need, but to the greatness of the Miracle Worker. He who loved you into faith at the foot of the Cross, how can you distrust? He bids you bring your empty basket and see Him fill it, that you may declare His wondrous works to a generation yet to come.