Jesus sent his followers out
to preach in His name
in the villages surrounding
the Sea of Galilee.
When they returned they
were followed by thousands
of people who had chosen
to follow Jesus and
His teachings. They had
come to see Jesus, and
to hear Him speak and
to heal their illnesses.
There was often times that
Jesus wanted time to
himself to teach His
disciples. One day He and
His disciples got into a
boat and set out to a
spot where they could be alone.
Where they could be undisturbed,
rest, talk, and eat. But,
there was those that saw
them leave and called out
and told others. A great
crowd of people hurried
around the lake and got to
the other side before
Jesus and His disciples.
Jesus took pity on the people
who were so eager to follow
Him. He taught them and
healed those that were sick.
They were very far away
from the village and Jesus
had not eaten all day.
Neither had the many
people who had followed Him.
One of the Disciples
suggested that Jesus send the
people back to their homes to eat.
But, Jesus replied, "You
give them something
to eat."
And the Disciple asked,
"Shall we go back to
the village and buy
bread for the crowds, so
that they can eat?"
Jesus said, "How many
loaves and fishes do
you have?"
The Disciple looked and found
only a little food. He said,
"Five loaves and two fishes."
Jesus turned to the crowd
and told them to sit on the
grass in groups of fifties
and hundreds. Then he picked up
the five loaves and the two
fishes. He looked up to
Heaven and blessed the
food. Then He broke the
loaves and gave them
to the Disciples to set
before the people. Then
He divided the fish among
them all.
Everyone in the great crowd
ate and were satisfied.
They could not even finish
all the food. There was
twelve baskets of bread
and fish left over.
Thus the five loaves and
the two fishes had fed
five thousand people.
Praise the Lord.
God is so good.
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