So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to Heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:40-41
The disciples were exhausted. Jesus was taking them to a quiet, solitary place to rest, but people saw where they were going and got there ahead of them. It was late in the afternoon in the middle of no where. Everyone was tired and hungry but no one wanted to leave. Jesus sent his disciples out to gather what food they could find among those gathered. From thousands of people they collected five loaves and two fish. Plenty to be grateful for and more than enough to satisfy.
The time was Passover, THE Jewish Holiday! The multitudes were headed to Jerusalem for the celebration. Due to the plot to kill Him on a prior visit, Jesus and His friends would not be joining in any festivities. Instead, Jesus serves. He does not rebel against His opposition with harsh consequences, nor does He sequester Himself and His supporters and slander the unbeliever. He lovingly feeds the hungry on many levels.
It wasn’t the quality or quantity of resources that determined the outcome. It was the love of the Giver. Take all that you have, lay it at Jesus’ feet and count the baskets full returned. (For the entire miracle read Mark 6:30-44.)
Have a Lovely Day,
Gretchen