Be genuine in giving thanks for all things! Mark 8:5-10

Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   So, what is happening in your secluded, select little world today?  Yesterday Jesus wanted to feed the people who had been with him for 3 days and the disciples, who had seen many miracles (feeding of 5,000) basically said, HUH?  HOW?
   In Mark 8:5-10 Jesus told the people to sit down, they had 7 loaves of bread.  Now this is important - Jesus gave thanks for the food (a model for us) and told the disciples to hand it out. They did to over 4,000 people.  Then what? They found a few small fish, Jesus once again gave thanks and the disciples handed the fish out to how many?  Yes, 4,000.  When all had eaten and were full the disciples picked up how many large baskets of leftover food?  7, seven, 6+1, 8-1 - SEVEN!  Unbelievable, impossible!  Yes, for anyone but Jesus, God in the flesh.
     You and I would have been just like the disciples, going we don't have enough.  Yes, we do. God gives us what we need.  Also, mealtime gives us the opportunity to thank God for meeting our daily needs and all he gives us - life, companionship, relationships, and most of all salvation through Jesus Christ.
    The next time you sit down to enjoy a meal, take time to thank God for the opportunity to visit with Him and thank Him for the food you have, the life you have, and all you have.  Let your gratefulness to God be genuine.
   We have missionaries all over serving peoples needs, America, foreign countries, hostile countries, some our church supports in Africa - please pray for these people; asking for safety, strength, wisdom and knowledge to continue on.  Love you all.  Remember, God makes the impossible possible.
In Christ's Love and Grace
    Johnny