Five Loaves and Two Fish
Placing your inadequate portion into Christ's hands.
The miracle of multiplication in Bethsaida.
The big idea
God does not ask what you lack; He asks for what you have.
Opening scripture
“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?”
What does “Five Loaves and Two Fish” walk through?
Five Loaves and Two Fish
John 6:9 · KJV
There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
In plain English
Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in John reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. The miracle of multiplication in Bethsaida. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“God does not ask what you lack; He asks for what you have.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of John 6:9. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from John 6:9 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from John 6:9. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- John 6:9
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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