Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Bible Passage: John 6:1–13
Have you ever wondered what God can do with something small? In this amazing story, Jesus shows that even a little can become a lot when it’s placed in His hands.
A Boy’s Small Gift
One day, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee, and a huge crowd followed Him. People had seen His miracles and wanted to hear His teachings. As Jesus sat on a mountainside with His disciples, the crowd kept growing—men, women, and children gathered from far and wide to be near Him.
When it was almost evening, everyone began to feel hungry. Jesus looked at the crowd and asked His disciple Philip, “Where can we buy bread for all these people?” Philip was surprised! Feeding that many people seemed impossible. But then Andrew noticed a young boy who had a small lunch—five loaves of bread and two fish.
It wasn’t much, but the boy offered it to Jesus. And that’s when the miracle happened!
The Power of Jesus’ Blessing
Jesus took the bread and fish, looked up to heaven, and gave thanks. Then He began to break the bread and fish into pieces. The disciples started handing them out to the crowd, and to everyone’s amazement, the food never ran out!
Every person ate until they were full—thousands of people! And when everyone had finished eating, the disciples collected twelve baskets full of leftovers. What started as one small meal became a feast for thousands.
Lessons from the Miracle
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God can use our small gifts in big ways.
The boy didn’t have much, but he gave what he had. When we offer our time, talents, or kindness to God, He can multiply it to bless others. -
Give from the heart, not from abundance.
True giving comes from love and gratitude, not from how much we have. A simple act of generosity can make a huge difference when done with a sincere heart. -
Share God’s love through giving.
Just like the boy shared his lunch, we can share God’s love by helping others—through kind words, prayers, or acts of service.
A Thought to Remember
Even when you feel small or think you don’t have much to offer, remember this story. Jesus can take your little and turn it into something wonderful. When we give with a thankful heart, we become part of God’s miracle of love.
Memory Verse (ESV)
“Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated.”
— John 6:11
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