Scripture

About five thousand men were fed that day in addition to all the women and children.

Observation

When Jesus hears the news about John’s death, He goes off to a remote place to be alone. The crowds follow Him, so He has compassion and heals the sick people.

As evening approaches, the disciples tell Jesus, to send the people away so they can go and get food. Jesus tells the disciples to feed the crowd.

The disciples report that they only have five loaves and two fish. Jesus takes them and gives thanks, then gives it to the disciples to distribute.

Everyone has sufficient. And there are twelve baskets of leftovers.

Five thousand men plus, women and children are fed.

Observation

When God is at work, He takes our meagre resources and turns them into more than enough.

When we are walking in God’s ways, seeking to do His will, there is always enough.

Bills get paid. People get fed. There is enough left over for us to be generous.

People have tried to explain away this miracle. Only Jesus can take one person’s lunch and make it enough to share and have even more left over than what you start with.

The key to the miracle is this: the disciples gave the little they had to Jesus, and then trusted Him to do something with it.

When we surrender what we have and put our trust in Jesus miracles take place.

Prayer

You are a miracle working God, Lord Jesus. Please help me to trust you for every need. Amen