A Spectacle Of Glory #127

Read: John 6:5-13

The little boy who gave his lunch to Jesus witnessed a miracle he would never forget. His lunch (perhaps lovingly packed by his mom) consisted of five small barley loaves and two little fish. Jesus took the loaves and broke them, multiplied the fish, and gave it to thousands of people sitting on a hillside (with plenty left over). We ought to remember that account when we see a Christian brother or sister enduring difficult times but hanging on to the grace of God. When we suffer, it’s as though God is breaking us, as Jesus broke those barley loaves. But out of our brokenness, He can increase courage, hope, and blessing for others—proving to them that His grace is sufficient and inspiring them to persevere. Yes, it hurts to be broken, but what a privilege to be multiplied in God’s hands!

Lord, let me be like that little boy who willingly gave up all he had into Your hands. He gave up everything but lost nothing! Before an hour had passed, he had more bread and fish than he had started with. I will never like the “breaking” part of life, Lord, but it’s a great consolation to know I’m in Your loving hands.