Frequently God's provision will be
preceded by an instruction. When Jesus was getting ready to make five loaves & two fish a catered affair for thousands, He started with an instruction.
He told His disciples to have the crowds sit down. What I noticed in reading John's account was that Jesus never told them what was coming next. He didn't say, "Get them seated, then I'm going to pray, and then God is going to multiply the food & we'll even have leftovers."
Jesus didn't give them the whole plan. He just gave them an instruction. Their provision was ultimately preceded by their obedience. It makes me wonder what if they hadn't done what Jesus asked? Would they have sacrificed their provision by disobedience?
What miracle or provision is God trying to release in our lives that we haven't stepped into because we haven't followed an instruction?
Maybe financial provision is waiting when you follow His instruction in faith to start tithing or to plant that seed you really can't afford but know He's told you to give.
Maybe your healing is waiting for you to make that adjustment in your diet He's been dealing with you about.
Maybe the change you've been praying for in your family is waiting on you to follow His instruction to be a servant in your home.
This isn't some magic formula, but if you'll honor God by your obedience, you position your life where He can meet you.
One of my favorite questions my pastor asks will serve as a great springboard for application: What is the last thing God told you to do? Are you still doing it?
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