FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2021
2ND WEEK OF EASTER
Acts 5:34-42
John 6:1-15
JESUS MULTIPLIES OUR LITTLE EFFORTS
Most times in our lives, we are discouraged to do some things because we think we cannot complete them alone. We are even afraid to begin it, and many people are not ready to assist others because they believe that the number of those who need help are many.
Jesus knew that preaching the word of God is not only about words, but also about action when the need arises. As Christians, we should be ready to compliment our words with actions when we are able to.
Jesus understood this very well in the gospel reading of today. He knew that the people were tired after listening to his preaching, and were hungry. When he asked Philip how to get food for the crowd, philip was discouraged because of the number of people. At the end of the day, we see that it was the 5 loaves and 2 fish of a small boy that fed the crowd. It is possible that if the boy knew that his little food was to be shared among the crowd, he would not have released the food too because it was like nothing among the number of people.
Jesus therefore is not asking for so much from us today, he just wants us to offer the little we have and can afford, he himself knows how to multiply it and feed his children. Do not lose faith, do not be discouraged.
Lord, help me to know that the good I do, no matter how small, is what you want as an encouragement to others. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie, MSP
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