THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 24TH APRIL 2025, THURSDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 24th April 2025 written by Nancy Duma (Jakarta, Indonesia)
TOPIC: More Than Enough
Today’s Reading
John 6:1-15
Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us. – Ephesians 3:20 (CEB)
One year I was helping to organize the Christmas service and celebration at my daughter’s school. The past two Christmas celebrations had been online due to the pandemic, and I was excited that my daughter finally would be able to celebrate Christmas with her friends and teachers in person!
However, the planning team was unsure how we would cover the cost of the event. We asked for donations from the students’ parents, but we didn’t expect much. Many of us were experiencing financial difficulties, and it was hard enough to collect our monthly tutor fee.
In today’s scripture reading, Philip and Andrew similarly didn’t know what to do when Jesus asked them to feed the great crowd. They did not have enough. I prayed and asked God what to do, and God encouraged me to contact friends and relatives. God touched their hearts so that most of them agreed to help. Much like Jesus did with the loaves and fish, God made the impossible possible in our Christmas preparations. The donations exceeded our expectations. We were able to afford the gathering, and we had money left over to cover the tutor fees for at least four months. God is good!
Today’s Prayer
Loving God, we thank you for your love and care. May we always remember that we can count on you to help us overcome challenges. Amen.
Thought for the Day
God cares for me and my needs more than I can imagine.
Prayer Focus
Families with financial struggles
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