When the Demands Are More than the Resources

June 27, 2018
Pastor Nolan Carrier

Matthew 14:13-21

Episode Notes

Introduction: Sometimes in our personal lives our resources run low. The demands seem greater than our resources. What is a person to do in such hard times?

1. Some people try to escape.
Matthew 14:15 – As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.’
a. “Pass the buck.”
b. Run away. Psalm 55:6
c. Suicide. Illustration: Nixa School Security Officer.

2. We need to stop and reevaluate the resources.
Matthew 14:19 – And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
a. Jesus was present and adequate.
b. The prophet Elisha experienced God present and adequate.

II Kings 6:13-18

Conclusion: There is no hope outside of Jesus.

Content Copyright Belongs to Walnut Grove First Baptist Church
7018