S. Mark 6:37, 41-42 (NIV) 37 But he answered, “You give them something to eat.”
They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages[a]! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?”
38 “How many loaves do you have?” he asked. “Go and see.”
When they found out, they said, “Five—and two fish.”
39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. 41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied,
O. Jesus wanted them to feed this huge crowd of people (5,000 +). He realizes the cost of this endeavor and then asks them to give to Him what they do have (five loaves of bread and two fish). Jesus then blesses and multiplies the bread and the fish so that ALL ate and were satisfied - and there were left overs.
God wants us to trust Him with what we have. He doesn’t expect us or need us to go into debt to do what He has called us to do. He simply wants us to place in His hands what we do have. He has the power to redeem the rest (or all of it)!
A. I am always amazed by God’s miraculous leading, intervention and blessing. I should not be. He is so faitfhful and true. I will continue to give God what I have and trust Him for His miraculous leading and provision. I know when I place it in His hands, He is able to bless it and multiply it.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to trust God with what I have, so He can bless it and multiply it. In Jesus’ Name!
