ORDER

MARK 6:39
Then He instructed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in ranks of hundreds and fifties. Then He took the loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven he blessed and broke the loaves.

We all know this story where Jesus feeds over 5000 men with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. In fact this miracle is recorded in all the gospels. Its amazing when you think about it, that before Jesus did anything, He required some order where the people were concerned. The disciples had the task of making sure the people sat in order in groups of 50 and 100. These were about 5000 men not counting the women and children so it was no easy task for 12 people.
Order precedes multiplication. Before the miracle took place order had to be restored. When you go back to the very beginning the bible says that the earth was without form empty and dark and before God began His work of creation He first restored order.
God is a God of order and detail. The instructions He gave to Noah were very detailed and specific. The there was Moses and the children of Israel. The details of what to do and what not to do are very specific and God required a high standard of order. Then Solomon and the building of the temple we see the same thing.

1Corinthians 14:40
But everything must be done orderly and decently

Being in order simply means that you are preparing yourself and your surroundings to achieve your greatest efficiency.
How orderly are you?
Do you maintain an orderly and specific time with God or do you give Him leftovers? Are you orderly in the way that you read the bible?
What about your house? Is it neat and orderly and is everything where it is meant to be? You don’t have to have expensive furniture for your house to be neat and orderly. What is the state of your bedroom? How easily can you find your socks? Do you just throw your underwear all over the place? What about your children? Are you teaching them to sit orderly in the house of God? Do you get to church early or are you always late?
Order comes before multiplication. Go is not in the business of multiplying disorder

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

1. I WILL PICK UP AFTER MYSELF
2. I WILL KEEP MY WORK AND PLAY AREAS NEAT
3. I WILL PUT THINGS BACK WHERE THEY BELONG I WILL USE THINGS ONLY FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE I WILL RETURN LOST THINGS TO THEIR RIGHFUL OWNERS.

Brothers and sisters it is a challenge to all of us.......

Regards,

Rufus K.N.