Instead of finding rest in a solitary place, Jesus and the disciples are met with a large crowd. Jesus has compassion on them and teaches them, but when the disciples observe that the people need food, Jesus says, "You give them something to eat." HOW? They can't solve this problem, but Jesus still asks them to try, to asses their resources, and then uses their small contribution (5 loaves and 2 fish), blesses it, and then has the disciples be the one to pass out the food to the crowd.
What is our lesson in all this? 19th century missionary William Carey said it best, "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God."
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