More Leftovers

And the disciples said to Him, Where are we to get bread sufficient to feed so great a crowd in this isolated and desert place? And Jesus asked them, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” They replied, “Seven, and a few small fish.” And ordering the crowd to recline on the ground, He took the seven loaves and the fish, and when He had given thanks, He broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they gathered up seven [large provision] baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over. Those who ate were 4,000 men, not including the women and the children. Matthew 15:33-38 Amplified 

Four thousand men and their families. That could be twelve to seventeen or more thousand people. That would take a lot of provisions. This was an amazing miracle to feed so many from seven loaves of bread and a few fish. And the people were satisfied—no one went away hungry. There were more leftovers—seven baskets full—than the initial numbers of loaves and fishes. What do you suppose became of the leftovers? That was a feast in the making. Did feeding these people bring them to believe in Jesus as the Messiah? Did it bring them into a “relationship” with Him? What does it take to bring people to Jesus—then or now? 

RSVP: Jesus has invited you to partake in this feast with 4,000 men and their families. How will you respond to Him? 

Prayer ~ Thank you, Jesus, that You met the needs so compassionately of that great multitude by healing and feeding them. May You continue showing Your compassion today to the multitude who turn to You in prayer—pleading for Your touch, healing provision for them, their families and friends. 

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.