Luke 9, Part 2

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Observation: Jesus goes out to Bethsaida, and the crowds follow Him there with their sick. He welcomed them, healed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom. As it became late, the disciples tell Jesus to send the crowd off to find food and lodging. Jesus tells the apostles to feed the multitude, but they only have 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. With this Jesus fed 5,000 men plus women and children, with food left over.

Application: Two important lessons here. First, we need to recognize where all our comforts come from, and who takes care of all our needs. It is Jesus; those who follow Him and are faithful to His Word will not want for any good thing. Second, when the apostles told Jesus to send the crowds away so they could find food, Jesus told them, "You give them something to eat." It's easier to tell people to take care of themselves; what can I do to help my neighbor who's in need?

Prayer: Father, there is nothing that I can call my possession; everything I have belongs to You, and You have graciously provided for me and my family because You are love and You love us. May I also be ready and willing to show that kind of love to others, sharing that which You have given me so that others will be blessed and You will be praised. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.