The needs in our daily lives can be overwhelming sometimes
that we are skeptical or having doubts of our future. Especially with the raising
of prices following economic depression that our income seems so low to help us
make ends meet.
Again today, we read about a large crowd gathered around
Jesus. He noticed that they had been following Him for three days, and running
out of their supplies ‐ nothing to eat. He was afraid they would collapse if He
sent them home, hungry (v.1‐3). Let’s stop here. Oftentimes we are afraid of
our future, even our daily lives. We do not realize that our Lord Jesus notices
everything. He doesn’t only care about our spiritual needs but also physical
necessities.
With the seven loaves available, Jesus gave thanks to God over them and broke them into pieces. He did the same over a few small fish available; blessed them and then fed at least four thousand men. Let’s stop again here. Sometimes we think we need to earn a lot to be able to sustain everything, especially when we have a family to take care of. And when we only have a little, we are worried or unsatisfied. Jesus teaches us to give thanks over anything we have including a little income, a few supplies at home, a little insurance, a little talent, a humble job, etc., because we do not depend on the resources but on Jesus Himself. What He did exceeded the need, seven full baskets of the blessed food left, while every one was full.
At the end of this passage, the Pharisees came and tested
Jesus, asking for a sign from heaven. Jesus sighed, didn’t give any sign and
left (v.11‐13). It is our option to believe in Jesus or not because, despite
how many miracles He had performed, there were always doubts over His power,
His deity. Even His disciples questioned the possibility of feeding the
thousands of people (v.4).
Give thanks over the only little things we have. Trust Jesus, He is more than able to take care of us. Thank you Lord.
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