Scripture Reading

When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities. And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.” But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Matthew 14:13-21

Reflection Questions

• Where do find yourself in the Jesus feeds the 5,000 story (Matthew 14:13-21)? How can that place in the story guide you in this season of your life?
• How can your sorrow and grief provide a resource to care for others in their time of need? How can this awareness change your prayer life?
• How does this Easter week help you see your need for Jesus more strongly than before? List ways you can both receive and give away new kingdom resources as you depend on Jesus. Spend the rest of the day giving thanks for God’s abundance you have experienced.