John 6 verses 1-15: The feeding of the multitude
We are all familiar with the story of the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, which fed 5000 hungry people. It's a wonderful story and a fantastic miracle.
Yet, have we ever wondered about the boy who gave his up lunch of the loaves and the fish? What must he be thinking when he did? He obviously realized his resources were not enough to feed 5000 so, what made him do it?
On the other hand, Jesus knew exactly what He was doing and how He would feed these people, though the disciples expressed doubts. But Jesus was only testing them as we learn in ver 6.
But what about the boy?
A. He was ready to share what God had provided
B. He had confidence in Jesus
C. Deep in his heart he probably knew Jesus would do something to multiply the food. And He did.
So many times, in our lives we come across someone who needs our help but what we can do is too little. So, we stop short and give up, thinking, what I have is too small to help this person.
But with the confidence of the little boy with the 5 loaves and 2 fish, and prayer, we can make that little bit we have, to multiply through God and make a difference. We must realize though that it is not we who multiply blessings but God, so we need to have the confidence in Him.
Today, can we learn a lesson form that little boy and be ready to share a little, with prayer, depending on God to multiply it and make a big difference.
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