Are You Preparing for a Miracle?
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one of the most remarkable miracles recorded in Scripture. In fact, it’s the only miracle found in all four gospels. Bible scholars tell us that once women and children were counted, the crowd could have been closer to 15,000–20,000 people. And everyone witnessed it.
So here’s the question: How do you prepare for a miracle?
Most of us don’t expect one until life presses us to the edge. Maybe you need a financial miracle this week. Maybe it’s healing in your body or peace in a relationship. The feeding of the 5,000 offers four essentials we can apply whenever we’re desperate for God’s intervention.
Admit Your Need
The disciples were hesitant to face the problem. They delayed, worried, and even suggested sending the crowd away. Don’t we do the same? We procrastinate, blame, or stress. But God doesn’t move until we come honestly and say, “Lord, I need Your help.”
Assess What You Have
When Jesus asked what food was available, the disciples found five loaves and two fish. Not nearly enough for thousands, but it was a start. God always begins with what you already have in your hands.
Give God What You Have
A young boy stepped forward and offered his small lunch. It wasn’t about the size of his gift but the willingness to give it. Could it be that the little you’ve been holding onto is exactly what God wants to multiply?
Expect Him to Multiply It
Everyone ate until they were satisfied—and twelve baskets of leftovers remained. That’s who Jesus is. He doesn’t just meet the need, He abundantly exceeds it.
This miracle reminds us that God is not limited by our resources or circumstances. He asks us to come with open hands, honest hearts, and expectant faith.
Because the greatest miracle is not what we can do, but what God does when we finally let go and give Him everything.
Reflect
What need are you holding back from God?
What time, resources, or abilities has He entrusted to you that you’ve overlooked?
What little offering could you place in His hands today?
Where in your life do you need to trust Him for more than enough?
Pray
Lord, I admit my need for You today. Forgive me for the times I’ve tried to manage on my own. Thank You for the gifts and resources You’ve already placed in my hands. I surrender them to You now, trusting that You can do far more with them than I ever could. Help me live with open hands, expectant faith, and a heart that believes in Your abundant provision. Multiply what I give for Your glory, and may others see Your power through my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.