The Feeding of the Five Thousand

The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Matthew 14.13-22

Come and be a character in this story. There’s plenty of room, and there’s a lot to learn.

To begin with, cast your mind back to the last time you were really, really sad. After the death of a parent, perhaps, or a close friend. After you didn’t get the job you’d set your heart on. After you had to move out of the house you had loved. What you needed and wanted most was to hide away and be quiet. To reflect, perhaps to pray; but above all to be still, and not have people bother you.

Then supposing the quiet place you chose was invaded by hundreds of others. The little church you thought you’d slip inside was full of a wedding party. The lonely hillside where, surely, you could be private was covered in cheerful hikers. How would you react?...

Taken from Matthew for Everyone – by Tom Wright