Jesus Feeds the 4000

Jesus sees the strong faith these people that love Him. And as promised, He takes care of them…

Luke 8:1-13
1 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.”

4 His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?”

5 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked.

“Seven,” they replied.

6 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people, and they did so. 7 They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them. 8 The people ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 9 About four thousand were present. After he had sent them away, 10 he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the region of Dalmanutha.

11 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. 12 He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” 13 Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side.

The miracle of the feeding was not meant to be seen as a spectacle. After all, He is God in human form. This miracle was something that is promised and Jesus explains in the Gospels that as believers we will be taken care of. Still an amazing event.

Once all had eaten, there was still food left over, miracle #2 in this scene which goes to show us that God not only provides enough, but He provides more than enough. Remember this scenario this Thanksgiving when you are stocking away leftovers.

Lastly, the Pharisees ask for a sign from Jesus. A timed event that would “justify” Him in front of others so that they can believe. Jesus just doesn’t answer, He sighs. A deep sigh of sadness I am sure. He knows us. He knows all of us.

Remember that time you orayed and asked for a sign? Well, the signs are all around us. Every morning when you get up is a sign that you are forgiven. Every heartbeat a miracle. Every breath a gift. Even if you in the valley right now, in a rough patch, in a dry season, He is with you. Helping you through. There’s your sign. #JesusSaves

Amen
DK