Tony Evans Sermon - Growing in Your Walk Means Changing

Tony Evans Sermon - Growing in Your Walk Means 

January 11: Exceeding Expectations

"And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted." John 6:11

Before Jesus distributed the loaves and fish, He paused to give thanks. This act of gratitude was not a mere ritual; it was a declaration of faith and expectation. Jesus knew that in the kingdom of God, thanksgiving is the precursor to multiplication. Imagine the scene: a multitude of hungry souls, a meager offering of two fish and five barley loaves, and Jesus, the Miracle Worker, in their midst. He lifted those loaves to heaven, blessed them with a heart full of gratitude, and began to distribute them to His disciples. What happened next was beyond comprehension. The loaves multiplied, satisfying the hunger of thousands. It was a divine display of God’s provision, sparked by Jesus’ unwavering faith and thanksgiving. In our own lives, we can learn from this powerful lesson. When we face challenges, limitations, or impossible circumstances, we can offer thanks to God with expectancy, believing that He will turn our scarcity into abundance, lack into plenty, and impossibility into reality. Jesus gave thanks before the miracle, so let us do the same—

trusting that our heavenly Father will exceed our expectations and provide for our every need.