Jesus saw the crowd—and He didn’t respond with frustration (Mark 8: 1-10). He didn’t question their preparation. He didn’t say, “You should’ve packed more food,” or, “Why didn’t you plan better?”
He responded with compassion.
I’ve spent years hearing another voice in my head. One that says:
“You should be further along.”
“Try harder.”
“You’re still not enough.”
It’s subtle, but it’s consistent. And it is not the voice of God.
God doesn’t look at our lack and sigh in disappointment. He considers our strength for the journey—whether we’ve got enough to make it through the next stretch.
He’s not just concerned with our obedience or output.
He’s concerned with whether we’re nourished—whether we’re being sustained.
And then there’s the disciples.
This wasn’t the first time they’d seen Him multiply food. This was the second miraculous feeding—and still they doubted.
It’s easy to criticize them… until I realize I do the same.
How many times has God shown up for us, made a way, multiplied what we had—and then, the moment we face another challenge, we panic, overthink, or forget?
And still… Jesus doesn’t scold.
He simply asks, “How many loaves do you have?”
He meets us where we are.
He takes what we already have.
He blesses it.
He multiplies it.
And then He invites us to serve the miracle.
That’s how He works.
At the end of this miracle, there are seven full baskets left over.
More than enough.
Evidence of His provision.
Proof that He not only shows up—but He over-delivers.
And then? He moves on.
This rhythm of miracle and movement, compassion and commission reminds us of the urgency and readiness we’re called to walk in.
Because the next soul, the next moment, the next mission—is still waiting.
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