In Matthew 14, after he heard the news that John had been beheaded, Jesus tried to go off by himself for awhile but the crowds heard where he was going and many were already waiting on him when he got there. And he ministered to them. As it got later, the disciples tried to get Jesus to send everyone away because it was way out in the boondocks and the crowd was hungry.
Here's the part I love: Jesus said, "THEY DON'T NEED TO DEPART..." and proceeded to perform one of the great miracles of his ministry; feeding over 5000 people.
EVERYTHING...ANYTHING...we need can be found in Jesus, at his feet, by his side, in his service, close to him.
In the remote place of desolation...in the midst of the crowds...He will provide everything we need.
"They don't need to depart."
Do you sense the desire he has to keep us near him? He doesn't want us going elsewhere to fill our needs, our dreams, our longings.
"They don't need to depart."
He wants us to know, "I Am that I Am. Don't depart from me. Stay close. I am everything that you need."
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