One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, “There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many?” Then Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, so they sat down. The men numbered about 5,000. Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were seated—so also with the fish, as much as they wanted. John 6:8-11Silly boy. Offering his little lunch to feed 5,000. What was he thinking? The story of the boy's five loaves and two fish is a Bible story that many have heard. The focus of the story is usually on the miracle that Jesus blessed the small amount and multiplied it. The message is that Jesus was and is the Bread of Life is a profound truth that we think we understand and often forget.
The questions should really should be: What are we thinking? What is wrong with us? Why do we not give what we have and know that God will bless it and use it for His glory? Why have we quit believing that He can take our small gifts of caring, helping, serving, etc and can use them for kingdom benefits?
What do you have that God wants to use? What can you give (resources, time, talents, spiritual gifts, etc) to help people to understand the love of the Lord? Have you quit believing that God is the provider and is in the miracle business? Storing up food for ourselves is not what it is about; sharing the gifts we are given can change our worlds.
Make a new commitment today to give what you have and believe on Jesus to make the most of it.
