49 Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15
TBC Book Two, Chapter 49
After John’s disciples buried his body, some of them decided to find Jesus and tell him of John’s death. . . . Upon hearing their story, Jesus knew he needed to be alone for a while. And his disciples needed some rest. 

“Let’s cross to the far side of the lake,” he said.

Jesus and his disciples thought they were heading to a solitary place, far away from the crowds. But when they reached the other side of the lake, they saw masses of people waiting for them. . . .

When Jesus saw them, his heart was touched. They’re like sheep without a shepherd, he thought. And he began to teach them. . . .

As evening drew near, one of the disciples said, “Rabbi, don’t you think you ought to send the people away so they can get something to eat?”

Jesus then turned to another disciple and said, “Philip, you’re from Bethsaida. Tell me, where shall we buy bread for these people so they can eat?” But Jesus was just testing him to see what he would say. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 49, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: God’s power moves in miraculous ways when we offer up to him whatever we are holding.
     A promise to cling to: “With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 NIV
     A praise to fill you: We Are His Hands  WhiteHeart     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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