13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. 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 the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
5,000 men and their families…the average family in those days was 6 people
30,000 people, and Jesus fed them.
5 loaves and 2 fish…with food left over.
Ever wonder why there was food left over? Surely it wasn’t a mistake…Jesus doesn’t make those.
I wonder…did Jesus want us to know that he will never run out of resources when it comes to satisfying our needs?
Not just enough…more than enough. Every time.
There are countless ways to “pay it forward”.
Live boldly out there today…
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