Mark 8:1 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said,
Yesterday I talked about Jesus’s example after example of healing. Today we see yet another example of His provision. This is the second time in fairly quick succession that almost this exact scenario has taken place–hungry people, few food provisions, Jesus’s miraculous compassion.
Mark 8:2 “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.
But do the disciples realize? Do they understand that Jesus will provide? Clearly not, because when Jesus points out that the multitude has had nothing to eat and needs food, His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?” It seems I’m not the only one who can be rather oblivious.
Mark 8:3 If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.”
Precious Savior, Forgive me when I miss Your goodness, which is right in front of me. Forgive me when I let fear and worry take the lead. Forgive me when I forget that You are compassionate and sovereign, that You have promised never to leave me nor forsake me, that You will supply all my needs. Forgive me, Jesus. Help me. Amen.
Mark 8:4 His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?”
Have a blessed day.