Of Loaves and Fish...

I was reading from John 6 this morning and had the following meditation:


(NIV)John 6:10-13
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). [11] 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. [12] When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” [13] So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

A couple of quick thoughts about these verses:

1. Jesus did this miracle as a man, filled with the Holy Spirit, we could too.
2. Jesus recognized the importance of proofs of the miraculous, having them collect the scraps to show how much was created, and even left over
3. The scraps of the Lord's provision is so much more than (12 baskets worth) the work of man could produce
4. The Lord provides abundantly, not just enough, there were 12 baskets of scraps
5. Taking the 12 baskets of scraps and running with it, maybe that was His provision for the 12 apostles, showing how He would provide for them miraculously, and how ministering in His name, they would always be provided for...

Thank You Lord, for this example of Your ability to provide, taking even the smallest offering and meeting the needs of Your followers. Lord, help us to grab hold of this example in faith, not as a prosperity gospel mentality, but rather understanding that in Your Kingdom, there are not logical limitations.