Devotion:
Read John 6:5-14.
John is the only Gospel writer who tells us that it was a boy who gave the five loaves of bread and the fish to Jesus, from which he fed this huge crowd of people. Can you imagine the expressions on the disciples faces when Jesus said “you give them something to eat.” Immediately they looked in their wallets and it was more than they even had collectively. I sense their frustration and yet Jesus isn’t even a bit flustered by the situation
Here’s the contrast: when Jesus saw the people, he saw an opportunity to love and affirm value. When the disciples saw the people they saw thousands of problems. So where do we find ourselves on this continuum? Are we so blinded by a “problem” that we can’t see a God-given opportunity? God can do amazing things, even when we only have a little to offer.
Personal Worship Option:
What is in your hands that you can bring to God? Trust His compassion and plans.
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