more than we need

And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.

Matthew 14:20

Jesus provides more than enough. He blesses beyond our need. He gives us beyond our wildest imaginations. One lesson from the feeding of the five thousand is that God gives so much more than physical provision. It is a picture of His extravagant love. When God cares for us it is overflowing, abundant, real, and rewarding. Nobody left hungry and much more was left over than when it all began.

The size of our need can never be more than God can manage. Twelve disciples were overwhelmed with the task of feeding five thousand people. They suggested to Jesus they just give up on that idea. The meager five loaves and two fish they found would have barely fed the twelve themselves. Yet Jesus took what they meagerly offered and blessed it. Large crowd? Meager resources? No problem with God’s power and love!

Jesus will bless what we offer Him, even in our confusion, even in our helplessness, even with our meager abilities. Why not give it to Him to use? Be amazed at what God will do with our little to do much!