MIRACULOUS MULTIPLICATION
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.
John 6:11 (NLT)
I once heard a story about a small church that wanted to host a community meal but had very little food and money. They prayed, trusting God to provide. As word spread, people began showing up with food donations, and what started as a modest meal turned into a feast that served everyone in need. The church marveled at how God took their limited resources and turned them into more than enough.
This reminds us of when Jesus fed over five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The Bible uses that number of 5,000, but that would likely only refer to the men. How many more women and children were there? We could reasonably speculate that this was a crowd of 10,000-15,000 people! Faced with a hungry crowd and seemingly insufficient resources, Jesus gave thanks and distributed the food. Miraculously, everyone ate their fill, and there were even leftovers!
God's intercession in this miracle shows us that He can take what little we have and multiply it beyond our expectations. When we place our trust and resources in His hands, He provides abundantly. This story isn't just about physical provision; it's about God's ability to exceed our limitations and meet every need. Sometimes, we may feel that what we have to offer—whether time, money or skills—is too small to make a difference. But when we give it to God, He can use it in ways we never imagined.
What can you give to God for Him to multiply? How can you make yourself available to be used by Him? Just like the little boy in the story—be faithful to bring what you have and trust Him with the rest.
APPLICATION: Think about something in your life that seems insufficient— your finances, time or abilities. Offer it to God in faith and ask Him to multiply it for His purposes. Look for opportunities to serve or give, trusting that God will use your offering to bless others. Remember, in God's hands, even the smallest gift can become a miracle.
PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for Your abundant blessings. Use my life to advance Your Kingdom. In Jesus' name, amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?