After these things Jesus went away
to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias).
A large crowd followed Him,
because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.
Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and
there He sat down with His disciples. Now the
Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and
seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may
eat?” This
He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.
Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii
worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little.”
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon
Peter’s brother, said to Him, “There is
a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so
many people?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat
down, in number about five thousand.
Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to
those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted.
When they were filled, He said
to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be
lost.” So they gathered them up, and filled
twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over
by those who had eaten. Therefore
when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly
the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
Daily Prayer: Jesus, this lesson
is again a sign of Your faithfulness.
Let us come to You daily for our bread, including all our needs so that
we do not perish, but trust in You.
Amen.
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