“When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.” But Jesus said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.” They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to me.” He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes. They all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces. Those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.” (Matthew 14:15-21 WEB)
Isn’t it interesting that Jesus’ miracle of the multiplication of bread and fishes is the only miracle that appears is all the four gospels?
God is so aware that we have to have our daily bread and is such a practical provider of our needs.
He knows we tend to get worried about the lack of provision, so He has given a four-fold assurance that He will provide more than enough for us.
What is the secret of the miracle? During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He lived as a Man who relied on God the Father by faith, without using His own divine authority.
Look at the passage above and see how Jesus looked up to Heaven, acknowledging God the Father who is the source of all blessings and blessing the little that He had in His hands.
So many people would curse the little they have in their hands and complain why it’s so little.
The right response is thanksgiving. When you praise God for the little in your hands, your response of faith causes multiplication it until you are satisfied and still have enough to spare!
Understand the four gospels through the lens of Grace: https://www.miltongoh.net/store/p18/understand-the-four-gospels-through-the-lens-of-grace.html
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