Jesus is in My Boat

But the disciples forgot to pack a lunch. Except for a single loaf of bread, there wasn’t a crumb in the boat… the disciples were finding fault with each other because they had forgotten to bring bread. Jesus overheard and said, “Why are you fussing because you forgot bread? Don’t you see the point of all this? Don’t you get it at all? Remember the five loaves I broke for the five thousand? How many baskets of leftovers did you pick up?”
They said, “Twelve.”
“And the seven loaves for the four thousand—how many bags full of leftovers did you get?”
“Seven.”
 He said, “Do you still not get it?”
Mark 8:13-21, MSG*

The disciples have a loaf of bread. Jesus has recently demonstrated that He can multiply a little food to feed a lot of people. Yet they’re hung up on not having enough.

But Jesus is in the boat with them! If they stop to think, they’ll realize He’s all they need.

Many times I feel inadequate or uncertain about situations, afraid I’ll mess up or won’t do well. That fear can freeze me up and become self-fulfilling. I feel alone.

These verses tell me something precious: Jesus is in my boat, and He’ll be all I need.

Whether it’s energy, love, ideas: whatever’s needed, no matter how small my loaf, I need to offer it to Jesus, and to remember what He can do.

Father, I know You promised to never leave us, and You’ve given us the Holy Spirit to live in our hearts. Forgive me for the times I panic and believe the enemy’s lies. Thank You for using these verses to finally help me see I’m never alone. Help me remember and be confident in the truth that Jesus is in my boat, and that He is enough.

Our song this week is my prayer: “Presence (My Heart’s Desire)” by the newsboys, from their Devotion CD.

*The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson.

7 thoughts on “Jesus is in My Boat

  1. Gina Sikkema

    Thanks for your words, Joanna. Sometimes we get in a huff and try to do everything on our own, which is exactly what Satan wants. This is a good reminder.

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  2. God's girl

    You’re so right. Jesus is all we need. I keep forgetting that in my struggles. But when He reminds me, it is so comforting to remember that He is always with me. We can cling to Him and let the storm rage around us, but be perfectly safe and protected in Him. Thank you for reminding me of that! 🙂

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  3. edwin joseph

    Wow this is inspiring. I’ve been in very tough situation nowadays and this is enough to say that God made so many miracles in my past life. He can do it again. 🙂

    This is just the right time to remind me again what he can do in my life 🙂

    Thanks thanks Joanna…

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