There Is A Solution

Question to think about: How do you impact the people around you when there is a problem?

I have a friend that generates energy in others. He filters life issues through the principle that if there is a problem there is a solution. So, he pursues the solution and leaves the problem behind. The thing is . . . he is fairly unusual . . . we live in a time where people tend to be problem-oriented . . . draining the energy of others . . . dragging people away from a solution . . . generating anxiety and stress.

The disciples were stumped when Jesus asked them how to feed the huge crowd. Andrew tried to explain the impossibility:
Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" (John 6:8, NLT)

Though it was known that Jesus performed miracles . . . no one asked Jesus: "What are your thoughts on this?" No one discussed the possibility of a miracle . . . the intervention of God in human affairs . . . or expressed excitement that there could be a miraculous solution.
Did they think the problem was too big for Christ to make a difference?
Look what Deuteronomy 32:6 tells us what to do and why:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you"
There is not an option to be afraid or terrified in any circumstance. We are told to be strong and courageous. At the end of the day, God will be present and be a part of the problems we face . . . always!

Stop.
Invite God into your circumstances.
Refuse to fear . . . often revealed in stress and stress reactions.
Be strong.
Be courageous.
Be aware of the presence of God.

Learning with you that there is a solution,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2009 All Rights Reserved)