“Philip answered him (Jesus), “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.” John 6:7-11
The above story about the feeding of the 5,000 reminds me of Mary and the Wedding at Cana where she talks with the servants when the wine runs out. She tells them to listen to her son Jesus; “do what He tells you”. Same thing here. Ever happen to you? Only got quarter in your pocket?
Two thousand years ago, way back in the day, there was a little boy who found himself in the middle of a vast crowd of people; probably larger than any group he'd ever seen. He had come out of curiosity, having heard that a man named Jesus was nearby. Not knowing how far he would have to travel or how long he would be gone, the boy had packed a small lunch for himself, a couple of small fish and some bread.
So he was sitting in a large crowd when suddenly a man tapped the boy on the shoulder and asked what he had in his hand. And the next thing the boy knew, his lunch was feeding over five thousand people! Just do what He tells you. Once Jesus got His hands on the boy's simple meal there was no limit to what He could make of it. You still got that quarter in your pocket?
Feeling a little overwhelmed? It’s only a quarter. Are you starting to get the idea that you're surrounded by folks getting giant things done with other people like you…with a quarter. That is how Trinity HOPE feeds 62,400 school children every day they are in school. A dollar will provide a hot lunch for four kids. I know, you only have a quarter. If you can find one more person with a quarter, I will chip in two quarters and together, our dollar can put a warm spot in four stomachs and add a smile to their faces.
Dear Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
May God be with you,
Jay