Day 19: Miracle of Multiplication
Day 19: Miracle of Multiplication
"Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children." - Matthew 14:13-21
Do you remember learning multiplication in school? The beauty of multiplication is how it allows you to solve problems faster than simple addition. In Matthew 14, Jesus performs a miracle of multiplication that shows both His power and God’s desire to provide beyond what anyone expected. When a crowd of thousands followed Jesus and His disciples to a remote area, the disciples suggested sending the people away because there wasn’t enough food. But Jesus responded, “You feed them,” even though all they had were five loaves of bread and two fish.
Instead of focusing on the lack, Jesus gave thanks for what they had, and as the disciples began distributing the food, it multiplied. This miracle teaches us a key principle: when God calls us to something, He’s not limited by what we have. If we offer Him what we have with gratitude and obedience, He can multiply it beyond what we imagine. What seems like “only” to us is God’s “opportunity” for a miracle.
Instead of focusing on the lack, Jesus gave thanks for what they had, and as the disciples began distributing the food, it multiplied. This miracle teaches us a key principle: when God calls us to something, He’s not limited by what we have. If we offer Him what we have with gratitude and obedience, He can multiply it beyond what we imagine. What seems like “only” to us is God’s “opportunity” for a miracle.
Prayer Focus:
Ask God to help you trust Him with what you have, no matter how small it seems, and believe in His ability to multiply your resources for His purposes. Pray for a heart of gratitude and faith that welcomes His miraculous provision.
Reflection:
Think of a time when you felt you didn’t have enough—whether it was time, resources, or ability—to accomplish something. How did you respond? Jesus' miracle shows that when we trust God with what we have, He can multiply it. Reflect on where God may be calling you to trust Him with your “only,” and believe that He can turn it into more than enough.
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