Whoops……I made a mistake
We pick up the story in Matthew 16:5……..
The disciples get in the boat and the following discussion ensues:
“Have you got the bread James?”
“Nah – Philip said Peter was going to get it”
“Peter! Didja grab the loaf”
“Me? I thought you had it in your bag!”
…..small silence as eyes are sheepishly cast downward
“er……….Jesus……. we forgot the bread”.
Jesus: “Why even bother talking about it. Don’t you remember guys? It was only yesterday! How many loaves did we start with? And how many baskets of leftovers did we end up with?”
Even when we make mistakes, God’s grace covers. Jesus doesn’t berate them for their mistake (forgetting to grab the packed lunch) but for their unbelief now that they have experienced heaven’s supply (the multiplication of the loaves and fishes just a few hours before).
As one who has made mistakes with my “bread” and now finding the cupboard is a little less full than what I would like, I take great comfort in this. Although the principle of sowing and reaping is relevant and must be respected, Jesus reaped on the cross from all of the bad seed I’ve sown. Thus I can now reap from heaven’s supply as I am not bound to past mistakes.