Luke 9:10-20

The miracle of feeding the five thousand -- Luke 9:10-20: The apostles returned and gave a report of the work that had been done through them. A multitude followed the apostles and Jesus. He "spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing." He did not try to help a few and then send others away with no help saying they lacked faith. He helped all that needed help. The twelve asked Jesus to send the multitude away so they could get food. Jesus told the apostles to feed them. They have now been given power. They could heal the sick and they could provide for the multitude's physical needs. With five loaves and the two fishes Jesus fed the multitude and there were twelve baskets of fragments that remained after the people had eaten. When we observe our lives and our resources we remember that the Lord has promised to provide for us if we put Him first in our life. Jesus asked the apostles, "Whom say ye that I am?" It only made sense that Peter would answer, "The Christ of God."