Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
October 4th 2022

Be The Answer to Someone’s Prayer

“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” John 6:9 (NIV)

Bible Reading: John 6:1-15

Being the answer to someone’s prayer involves risk and sacrifice. The Bible is full of examples of persons that offered themselves for God to use them for His glory. In today’s Bible reading, the little boy gave his lunch. He gave his all, not sure if his lunch would go round, he offered it anyway and God

multiplied it. The boy had more than enough in the end. Perhaps his parents taught him to be generous, sensitive to the need of others, take risks for others, and be loving, the boy gave all he had for the glory of God. There is nowhere God’s word will be read that this boy’s act will not be mentioned. He became part of Jesus’ ministry; a reference point for parents to teach their children, and from him, we learn about love, sacrifice and being an answer to someone else’s prayer.

In another situation, some friends brought their sick friend to Jesus for healing. They took the risk of passing their friend through the roof of the building because the building was occupied and there was no way in or out. Their efforts remain fresh because they are mentioned in history to date (Mark 2:3-5). Living each day to become the answer to someone’s prayer is important. It takes sensitivity, compassion and ultimately loves. Many times, selfishness blindfolds us to become oblivious to the need of others. We are called to fulfil the second command of Jesus: “love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:31). God’s word summarizes it thus: “The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself” (Proverbs 11:25).

Self-Reflection: What can I do to meet someone’s need around me?

Action Point: Be sensitive to somebody’s need today and trust God to help you to meet the need.

Daily Confession: Lord Jesus, use me for your glory; that I can be a blessing to others and my actions can put smiles on the face of others in Jesus’ name. Amen

Intercessory prayer: I pray for provision for orphans, orphanage homes, and camps. Bless me Lord that I may be a blessing to these places in Jesus’ name.

Hymn: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word,

What a glory he shed on our way!

While we do His good will, He abides with us still

And with all who will trust and obey.