Only those who seek will find

Peace to you, dear children of God!

Thank God for this day that God has given us. Thank God for the opportunity to abide in His Word and to draw from it power, strength and wisdom for us. Yesterday we looked at the story of Jesus feeding the multitude because of a little boy giving Him humble lunch that consisted of few loaves and fish. Jesus asked His disciples:

«How many loaves do you have? (..) And when they found out they said, “Five, and two fish» (Mark, 6:38). We began viewing some lessons that are contained in this small passage of Scripture.

First, we saw that the disciples had to go and find out how many loaves were there so that Jesus could do the miracle. Any miracle starts small. When the disciples found the little boy they found out he had five loaves and two fish, which was enough for a miracle.

You will find out what is there in you if you get diligent about seeking it out. Only those who seek will find. For example, many people only see problems. Don’t look for problems and don’t talk about them; focus on the solutions. Train your heart and your mind to find answers and solutions for different problems. As soon as you see a problem, start thinking about possible solutions for it. Start meditating on possible ways to solve it, and God will give multiple ideas for serving people.

Second important lesson I want to point out is that the disciples did not find an answer in themselves, but they did found a boy who had what was needed for the solution of the problem.

«One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?» (John, 6: 8-9).

Not always we are able to solve problems ourselves. But we can make others aware of these problems. It is also some type of ministry when we organize people and find resources for meeting existing needs.

These two principles can help anyone who has a sincere desire to find his place in God’s Kingdom and be an effective minister of His mercy.

Don’t be idle waiting for another opportunity or some revelation from God. Start serving right now! Workers are few, and the harvest is plentiful, so start doing something for the promotion of God’s Kingdom if you want to find your place in this Kingdom. Jesus does not approve of those who are idle when there is so much to do. Jesus won’t tolerate religious excuses and phrases like: «I am seeking for God’s will. I don’t know what my ministry is. I am praying about it. I don’t know what my gift is. I don’t know where to start, so I am doing nothing».

While you are praying and seeking out God’s will, while you are trying to find out your gift and ministry, start doing something right now. Meet someone’s need in Jesus Name. Don’t waste any time; look around and you will discover the needs you can start meeting right now. Help your pastor and spiritual leaders to promote God’s Kingdom and carry out their vision until God give you yours. Gain general understanding of what they are trying to do, what are their goals, vision and purposes, and then join them with all of your heart. Then God will pleasantly surprise you, because He blesses ones who work for the good of God’s Kingdom and His children.

I wish you abundant God’s blessings!

Pastor Rufus Ajiboye