If I were to ask what is the most critical problem you are confronted with on a daily basis, what would be your answer? Economical frustrations? Physical conditions? Family problems? Here in Leticia, Colombia, I am confronted with all these by visitors who come through the gates of the Casa Grande. Jesus in His earthly ministry had to deal with these on a daily basis. The Gospels tell us how He coped with all these necessities. The Bible treats these problems with spiritual answers. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Mt. 6:33); “Is any sick among you?” (James 5:14); “Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother” (Mt. 12:50); GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY OF MY PROBLEMS In the feeding of the five thousand found in Mark 6:35-44, the disciples fretted over the need, but not Jesus. The disciples said, “This is a desolate place, and it is getting late. Send the crowds away….” Again they said, “It would take a small fortune to feed this crowd” (v. 37 NLT). Jesus thanked God for the problem.. When the five loaves of bread and two fish were brought to Him, “He looked up toward heaven, and asked God’s blessing on the food.” We could grumble saying, “What are these amongst so many?” “How far would 200 pennies worth go to meet all my needs?” Rather, “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving” (Psalm 95:2). God honors radical, risk-taking faith. In one of my most desperate hours in Bogota, Colombia, God quieted my anxiety and answered prayer on the basis of Philippians 4:6.7—Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6. 7 NLT). I love you all. Let’s pray for one another. Erwin Bourne outreach_amazon@yahoo.com <HOME <ARCHIVES