Heavenly Fruit

"That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6)

As we look at the needs around us, we are tempted to try to figure out how to distribute our short supply of loaves and fishes to the masses. The reasonable, organized and common sense approaches are totally inadequate to the need. Nevertheless, our tendency is to constantly look to flesh based, humanly analytical answers.

Lord Jesus, I’ve wasted too many hours, days and years walking in the flesh. Too much has been wasted trying to satisfy my fleshy desires. Too many of my projects have been born out of “good ideas” that were not your idea. Being “reasonable” has led to limiting your power and the range of your love. Fear has frequently kept me from stepping out into your guidance, provision and protection. Preserve us from the false and poisonous fruit of the flesh.

It is impossible for us to overcome our fears, to genuinely help anyone, let alone feed so many needy, except by your power and provision. Preserve us from the math of Philip who said, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them,..” Today, may we offer you our bodies, time, words, and thoughts as fish and loaves for your blessing to be broken and given to the hungry multitudes. Help us to see the neediest as the greatest opportunity for Your incredible love and power. Draw us close to you to hear your guidance, to share in your marvelous work and to experience heavenly fruit.