In John 6:1-14 a large crowd follows Jesus and he has compassion on them, asking his disciples “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” His disciples respond that they have only five barley loaves and two fish, given by a young boy. The disciples do not recognize that for Jesus, this is enough to feed the multitude. He orders the crowd to sit, blesses the food, and begins to distribute it until everyone is full. When everyone has eaten, the disciples pick up 12 baskets worth of leftovers.

This story teaches us three things:

• Jesus uses the generosity of his people to feed his followers. Likewise, he will use any gift you give Him to feed others.

• Jesus is not bound by our economic circumstances. Instead, he multiplies what little he’s given to feed the many that follow him.

• When Jesus is done with our gift, there will be plenty more in return. We cannot outgive God.