Bread of Faith
Matthew 16:5-12 When
they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. 6 “Be careful,”
Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and
Sadducees.” 7 They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we
didn't bring any bread.” 8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of
little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? 9 Do
you still not understand? Don't you remember the five loaves for the five
thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 10 Or the seven loaves for the
four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 11 How is it you don't
understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard
against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that
he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against
the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
“WE have nothing to eat,” the disciples worried, “what will
we do?” Do you think Jesus might have sat down, put his head in his hands to
say in despair, “Will these guys ever get it?”
Of course, he knew
one day that they would totally and truly understand who he is, so patiently,
and likely with some great urging, he warned them against the yeast of the
Pharisees.
And what is that
yeast? It is doubt. It is denial. It is a hard heart against God himself. The
disciples wondered, “Where is our bread?” as the God of creation was on the
boat with them. In his grace, God was with them. In their doubt, they didn’t
see him as sufficient for all their needs.
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