Bread for All | From Scarcity to God's Abundance

Is there ever enough?

In this sermon, Bread for All, Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway reflects on Exodus 16:2–4, 9–15 and Mark 6:32–44, where God feeds the Israelites with manna in the wilderness, and Jesus feeds thousands with only a few loaves and fish.

Both stories begin in places of worry and scarcity — people who are hungry, tired, and unsure whether their needs will be met. Yet again and again, God responds not with limitation, but with provision. Before teaching, before instruction, Jesus feeds the crowd, reminding us that God's care is practical, embodied, and meant for everyone.

In this message, we reflect on:

• How scarcity shapes our fears and decisions

• What it means to trust God for daily bread

• The connection between compassion, generosity, and faith

• Jesus as both Good Shepherd and Bread of Life

• How sharing transforms communities from anxiety to abundance

As we journey through Lent, this sermon invites us to notice where fear tells us there is not enough — and to rediscover the freedom that comes from trusting in God's abundance.

Preached at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on March 1, 2026.