In all four accounts the main details are the same. There were about five thousand people and Jesus was given five loaves and two fishes. He took the loaves and fishes, looked up to Heaven and gave thanks to God. The loaves and fishes were distributed to the crowd. Everyone ate and had enough and there was plenty left over.
Jesus took what little there was and after praying to God the little became much more to distribute amongst the people. And that is the miracle.
God took what little there was and made it into plenty.
In John's gospel it says that there was a boy there with five loaves of barley bread and two fishes.
How about you?
Have you offered your five loaves and two fishes to God?
We may all think we do not have much to offer. But let us look again. We all have some talent or skill which we can share with each other. Just a little, offered in good faith, God can turn to plenty.
Imagine for example your Blogs maintained faithfully and attracting many readers. We never know who might visit us without leaving a comment. To many, whatever you might say there about God and what He has done for you, would probably be the first time they get to read or hear about God. Your article may well be a trigger to get them to search and learn more about God.
What a privilege that is for you.
Think about it.
It is amazing, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYep ... just a kind word on your Blog goes a long way.
DeleteGod bless, Sandi.
...this was an important story for my grandmother and it guided her life.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom. Yes, this miracle teaches us a lot.
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Awesome, my friend. Thank you for your clear and uncomplicated perspective on this parable. Your keen insight is worth a king's ransom.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind, Anonymous. This miracles teaches us to give what we can.
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Sunday blessings
ReplyDeleteThank you and the same to you Christine. God bless.
DeleteA great privilege, indeed, Victor! May the little we offer in God's name be multiplied ten-fold by Him.
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Amen Martha. God bless always. (I like your Blog).
DeleteWhat an invitation! Thank you, my friend. I hope you're enjoying a wonderful SONday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mevely. I'm grateful to you for advertising my Christian books on your Blog. Happy Sunday.
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You just never know who you touch, we would probably be amazed if we did. Thanks, Victor.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Bill. Many visit our Blogs without commenting judging from the stats.
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Great thoughts for reflection again today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy. God bless always.
DeleteSo true, you may never know fully the impact your life as on others until we all meet up in heaven. :)
ReplyDeleteAmen Happyone. In the meantime we remain a good example.
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Keep plugging away!
ReplyDeleteEcclesiastes 11:1: "Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days".
Thank you David for your visit here and your encouraging comment.
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As we go through life we sometimes never know the impact we may have on others ...
ReplyDeleteGood to read your thoughts and reflections Victor.
May the new week ahead be a good one for you.
All the best Jan
Thank you for your kind comment, Jan. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
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If the widow can give her mite, so can we, and it's a delight to do so.
ReplyDeleteAmen Mimi. God bless always.
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