“Jesus replied, ‘They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.’ ‘We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,’ they answered. ‘Bring them to me,’ he said.” Matthew 14:16-18a (NIV)

We used to have Sunday school in our home back when we lived in Cormorant, MB. We had people from all ages attend. This one

day, there were families from our community, and a lot of out-of-town families, too.

We used to feed the people who would come from out of town, but this day everyone decided to stay. We knew how much food we had,

and it certainly wasn’t enough food for everyone. My husband, Bert, and I talked it over and decided that he and I would not eat.

So, we prayed over the food that day. Everyone ate, and to our surprise there was some left over so Bert and I could eat after all. Wow!

It reminded me of the loaves and fish story in Matthew 14, where the disciples said, “We only have five loves and two fish,” and Jesus

replied, “Bring them to me.” Do you know what happened? All the people had enough food that day, and there were even leftovers. There were over 5000 people to feed!

I believe that when we prayed over the food that day, God multiplied the food so everyone could eat. Praise Jesus!

Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers. You multiplied the food that day, and everyone including us had a meal! Increase my faith,

Lord, to believe daily that You are Provider and will provide for my every need.

– Liz Genaille

 

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