everything i need

so i've been reading concurrently through the old and new testaments... today's reading had me in Exodus 29 and Mark 6. interestingly enough, both had something to do with God's provision for those whom He calls to serve Him.

in Exodus 29:31-34, the priests are to eat portions of the sacrifice of atonement in His presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. not only does God provide the atonement that allows us to come into His presence, He even provides the food for us to eat!

in Mark 6:30-44, Jesus' disciples are tired after coming back from a time of ministry. He takes them off to "a desolate place" to "rest a while." they hadn't even had the leisure to eat... well, you know the story, the crowd beat's them to the desolate spot and Jesus spends the day teaching them. then He tells the disciples to feed them. talk about blowing their minds! well, who multiplied the bread? Jesus. who gave the disciples what they needed to carry out His command? Jesus. and who provided leftovers for the disciples? Jesus.

even (especially) when i feel like i'm over my head... i can trust the Lord to provide EVERYTHING I NEED! lol - and all the other times? well, He's the one providing then, too, i'm just too dumb to recognize it!