“Then Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, gazed into heaven, and gave thanks to God. He broke the bread and the two fish and distributed them to his disciples to serve the people—and the food was multiplied in front of their eyes! Everyone had plenty to eat and was fully satisfied.” (Mark 6:41-42 TPT)
The story of Jesus feeding thousands of people with limited resources is well-known. I have heard lots of sermons on different aspects of this miracle--how we must submit our logistical concerns and possessions; how we must trust God to provide for our material needs. I think all of these lessons are valuable.
This time, as I studied this passage, the following thoughts percolated within my mind:
What resources are limited right now?
Patience, kindness, empathy, compassion, energy, time, tolerance, understanding, etc., seem to be in short supply.
What can be done about this?
Recognize the insufficiency. Gather up the fragments. Submit the limited resources to Jesus. Wait expectantly.
The Lord is capable of multiplying our meager offerings into more than enough.
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