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Days of Ministry
31
When the disciples heard the Savior’s direction, “‘You give them
something to eat,’” all the difficulties arose in their minds. They
questioned, “‘Shall we go into the villages to buy food?’” But what
did Christ say? “‘
You
give them something to eat.’” The disciples
brought to Jesus all they had, but He did not invite them to eat. He
told them to serve the people. The food multiplied in His hands,
and the hands of the disciples, reaching out to Christ, were never
empty. The little supply available was sufficient for all. When the
multitude had been fed, the disciples ate with Jesus of the precious,
heaven-supplied food.
As we see the needs of the poor, the ignorant, the afflicted, how
often our hearts sink. We question, “What can our feeble strength
and slender resources do to supply this terrible necessity? Shall we
not wait for someone of greater ability to direct the work, or for
some organization to undertake it?” Christ says, “
You
give them
something to eat.” Use the means, the time, the ability, you have.
Bring your barley loaves to Jesus.
Though your resources may not be sufficient to feed thousands,
they may suffice to feed one. In the hand of Christ they may feed
many. Like the disciples, give what you have. Christ will multiply
the gift. He will reward honest, simple reliance upon Him. That
which seemed but a meager supply will prove to be a rich feast.
“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who
sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ... God is able to make all
grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in
all things, have an abundance for every good work. As it is written:
‘He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever.’
“Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for
food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the
fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything
for all liberality.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
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