What is Jesus Doing?

John 6:1-2--After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is [the sea] of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

One of the first points I want to make today is, this great multitude just hung around where Jesus hung around. They walked with Him where ever He went. They had seen great things and wanted to see more great things. I believe every Christian longs to see the power of God unleashed and poured out abundantly. In the place where God has put me to work for Him, I don't see a whole lot of His outpouring. Where you are walking with God right now, you might not be either. BUT, that does not mean He is not working in a miraculous way. Hearing testimonies of His saving and healing power encourage us. I started this blog to be an encouragement. I am looking for links to put in the side bar that will lead to encouraging sites and testimonies so we can see more of His power. I don't know about you, but I want to see Jesus lifted higher than ever before.
John 6:5-6--When Jesus then lifted up [his] eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
Hey, guys. Jesus ALWAYS has a plan that He is working on for our lives. No matter what it looks like to us, He ALWAYS knows what He is about to do. Notice that Jesus directly asked Philip a question. But, Jesus already had it planned out in His heart. Why did He ask Philip the question? Because, He had some work to do INSIDE Philip. Has God asked you to do something that He hasn't asked anyone else to do? Has God brought you along a path that has you asking, "Why me God? What did I ever do to You to deserve this kind of treatment? Why are You picking on me like this?" Or, how many of US have asked through our tears, "I thought You loved me. Is this the way You treat people you love?" If you have a testimony of how God brought you through a time like this, write it to me in the comment box and I will share it with the other readers.
Remember this, out of all His disciples that were standing around Him at that moment, and out of the thousands of people that were coming towards Him, He took some personal time with a disciple that He loved. Out of everybody that was there, out of all the needs that surrounded Him, Jesus still took time out to teach ONE person something that he needed to know.
And, you are just as special to Jesus as Philip was that day. Now notice that Philip did not ASKED to be taught. Jesus knew that Philip needed an EXTRA word of encouragement to bring the knowledge of His love and providence to a new level in Philip's heart. When God picks us out, when it looks like He is PICKING on us, He is really just picking us out to bring us into a new awareness of His love. Out of all of the thousands around us, He is taking some special time to do some one-on-one with us. Let's throw our hurts and questions away and fix our eyes on Him. Listen to Him instead of complain. Let's see what one-on-one message He has to teach us today.

Pass this on to someone who needs it. I just did!