MORE THAN ENOUGH

John 6:8-14
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

8 Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. 9 “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?”

10 “Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) 11 Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. 12 After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” 13 So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves.

14 When the people saw him do this miraculous sign, they exclaimed, “Surely, he is the Prophet we have been expecting!”


In the hands of Jesus, five loaves and two fish is more than enough!

What if the young boy had been selfish? “This is my lunch. I only have enough for me and my family.” Instead the lad gave up his lunch and let the Master use it to bless the crowd.

You may think what you have wouldn’t make much of a difference. You’re probably right when left in your hands but if you release your resources to Jesus … your time … your treasure … your talents … He can take them, miraculously multiply them and it will be more than enough.

What will you do with your five loaves and two fish? Keep them for yourself or give them to Jesus?

PRAISE: Several of you have already been like the young lad and contributed to this years Kids Across America trip. We will be leaving for kamp this coming Sunday and return in a week. God has blessed us this year with 43 kampers and 7 kaleos (adult leaders). Please pray for our final days of preparation for departure, traveling grace to and from kamp, and a blessed week for the 900 we will be a part of when we get to KAA.