Just a Little Faith
I was reflecting recently on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21). You may remember that in the story, the disciples noticed the need. Jesus had been teaching and it was getting late in the day. They knew the people would be getting hungry, and they asked Jesus to send the crowds on their way.
But Jesus says, “They don’t need to go away. You feed them.”
You can almost hear the frustration when the disciples respond, “We only have five loaves of bread and two fish.” You got to be kidding me! Look at all of this need. We won’t even make a dent.
Jesus says simply, “Bring them to me.” Bring me what you have.
It seems as though he is looking for just a little faith; perhaps leading to some small action on our part; which in his hands might, might in turn, lead to a miracle.
What can Jesus do with just a little bit of faith, and some small action?
Let us pray: O God, give us eyes to see the world not as the disciples saw it, but as Jesus sees it – as a world with the potential for miracles when our lives and our gifts are placed in his hands. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
