God all-sufficient

"Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.... 9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them." -John 21:5-11

This scene that takes place after Jesus has been raised from the dead is one that I've thought of a lot recently. It is a neat picture of how Jesus does his work. He gives his disciples a command and promises that there will be fish. He gives us a command and tells us that his word "shall not return void" (Is. 55:11)  An astonishing thing comes in verse 9 when the disciples get to land and see that Jesus already has fish, all cooked and ready for them.  We realize that Jesus didn't need the disciples, or their fish. We realize that Jesus doesn't need us, or what we can do. But we also see that Jesus does use us to accomplish his work. He uses the disciples fish (v.10). It is a humbling thing to see the completeness of His provision. We truly have nothing except that which has been given us. This up-coming trip to India has been a good lesson in trusting fully in His provision.  There are still a lot of things about this trip that I don't know, that I can't control, and that seem daunting. What an opportunity to trust Him more!

My thoughts were echoed by the passage I read in Morning by Morning earlier today:

'The bottle of the creature cracks and dries up, but the well of the Creator never fails; happy is he who dwells at the well, and so has abundant and constant supplies near at hand. The Lord has been a sure helper to others: his name is Shaddai, God all-sufficient; our hearts have often had most delightful intercourse with him; through him our soul has found her glorious Husband, the Lord Jesus and in him this day we live, and move, and have our being; let us, then, dwell in closest fellowship with him. Glorious Lord, constrain us that we may never leave thee, but dwell by the well of the living God.' -Charles Spurgeon

*completely unrelated note*

I am selling these pearl necklaces to raise funds for my flights. The pearls, bought on my previous trip to India, are unfinished so each one is unique. The jute cord is adjustable, so one size fits most.

I am selling them for $12 each or 3 for $30. You can see my facebook page or message me for more info or if you would like to order.