Demand exceeds supply - or does it?

In Matthew chapters 14 and 15, two nearly identical miracles where performed under similar circumstances, probably only a few days apart. Yet the disciples remained doubtful, and were surprised to find that the Lord could pull it off! Do we today still doubt the marvellous works of the Lord? Is the need greater than His ability to supply? I believe the scriptures tell us the opposite.

Sacrifice or Obedience - different aroma?

1 Samuel 15:22 says "And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams".
Wesley wrote, "Obedience to God is a moral duty, constantly and indispensably necessary; but sacrifice is but a ceremonial institution, sometimes unnecessary, as it was in the wilderness: and sometimes sinful, when it is offered by a polluted hand, or in an irregular manner. Therefore thy gross disobedience to God's express command, is not to be compensated with sacrifice. Hearken - That is, to obey. Fat - Then the choicest part of all the sacrifice". It seems to me that we can get caught up with the outward and forget totally the inner voice of the Holy Spirit to obey and act on what we are taught from the scriptures. What aroma are we releasing?

Revive or survive?

The Holy Spirit once again has come like a great refreshing wave on us. Our gatherings on Sunday witnessed healing and reverent passion. The preaching of the Word of God pointed us towards purity and holiness. God gives us seasons of reallignment. He adjusts our walk if you like. We need to keep in step with His steps. We need to remain centred on doing His will. It's our prayer as we enter 2009, that we will see the greater works of the Lord in our day and in our time. Is the church content to survive on programs or is there a pending "revival" of hearts towards the Lover of our souls?