He's Got This

And they were utterly astounded,  for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Mark 6:51-5

When was the last time you were amazed?  

If you read the Gospel of Mark it won't take too long to discover that people who follow Jesus are constantly “amazed” or “astounded” at the things that Jesus does.  Thirteen times in that Gospel the disciples and others are amazed, astounded or astonished at what Jesus says and does.  This is not out of the ordinary.  In fact, it would do us well to be more in awe of the Lord than we routinely are. 

What is curious about their astonishment, however, is that before Jesus acts in His amazing ways, the disciples are all too often in a tizzy.  They have no idea how something will happen.  The Lord of the Universe is with them, yet they fail to trust in His absolute provision and plan.  They have no idea how they are to feed the multitude…twice!  In both Mark 6 and Mark 8 all they see is the need of the crowd.  In both cases they are worried, because they don’t possess the means to feed the thousands who have come to hear Jesus. 

Neither time does one of the disciples say to another, “Don’t worry…the Master’s got this.” 

Neither time does Andrew say to Peter, “Pete, I don’t know how He’s going to do it, but I know that He will.” 

Neither time does even one of the disciples verbally speak about their trust in Jesus’ sovereign provision.

Why?  They walk with Jesus, talk with Jesus, minister with Jesus, eat with Jesus, yet they fail to trust that He has everything under control.  Are we so different?

How much time and effort do you spend worrying and fretting about your life?  Does it occur to us, when we are looking at tough times, that the harder the circumstance, the bigger the opportunity that Jesus has to astound and amaze us?

He’s got this!  Jesus is in control.  He’s never surprised.  He’s never worried.  He’s got us. 

Praise Him today for His abundant provision, amazing faithfulness and astounding love that He has showered upon you.  Then go tell someone, so that they might be astonished at our Great God!