An Empty Hand

When Israel fled from Pharoah and entered the wilderness, God gave them water, bread and meat, from the rock, and from heaven. How thirsty they must have been after 3 days with little to drink. How hungry they must have been after a month and a half with little to eat. God nourished them with bread and water, on their way to the promised land.

When Elijah fled from Ahab and Jezebel into the wilderness, God sent an angel with bread and water for his 40-day journey to Sinai. It was much-needed nourishment. There he heard God’s voice calling Elijah to begin restoring Israel as a nation.

When Jesus was led into the wilderness, He was tempted to make the bread for Himself instead of rely on His Father. He was on His way to glory, too, but it led through the cross first.

 

Do you recognize the true King, as the men of Gath did? It isn’t Saul, but the Son of David. If you do, are you working against Him, as the men of Gath did, or are you ready to go with Him to the cave of death? Are you gathering to Him, distressed and discontent with the state of things in your own soul and family first, and with your nation? Do you gather to Him here because you think Jesus can do something about it? He can. What He gives here is life-giving nourishment. You need this.

If you hold out your hand - notice, there is nothing in your hand, just as David’s hand was empty. Ahimelech’s hands, though were full, and he was gracious. How much more so the Son of David, the Bread of life, who multiplied 5 loaves of bread to feed thousand? Receive Him now.

3/8/21