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.....he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the
people. Matthew 14:19

Here's how the story goes: Jesus had just gotten word that his
cousin, who'd been in prison, had been killed. He got into a small
rowboat they used for fishing, with some of the guys, and quietly set
out for a spot off the beaten path.

The paparazzi were right on top of this, however. Literally thousands
from the entire area walked to the place where the boat was going to
land. When Jesus saw all these people who had come because they were
sick in some way, He had compassion for them. Even though He'd
planned this to be a private getaway, Jesus began to heal them.

When it started getting late, one of the disciples said, "Hey, there's
nowhere to get food around here. Let's take a break, and people can
go buy something to eat in the town nearby." Jesus answered, "They
don't have to leave; you give them something to eat." Kind of like,
it's their problem, but now it's yours since you're concerned about it.

They were able to get a couple dried fish and a few flat bread loaves.
Jesus asked them to bring the food over to Him. He told all the
people to sit down on the grass. He gave thanks to the Lord and broke
the bread into pieces, then gave it back to the guys, who in turn gave
it to the people. Everybody got to eat, plus they had left-overs.

Here's the cool part. Jesus had compassion on the people, and what
followed was a miracle. The miracle of `more' happened in the
distribution. Not before.

When something touches my heart, and there's a need of some kind,
whose problem is it? A federal agency? The church? Some
organization? Or mine? Jesus always has compassion. That is His
nature. We ((today's disciples) are His hands and feet.

Today I hope to remember that whenever I am moved with compassion, a
miracle can follow. If I give what little bit I might have to the
Lord, He will bless it and give it back, so I can give it away, and He
can work a miracle of more.

PRAYER
Father, we know that we are unworthy of Your love. Yet, like that of little children, we have confidence and trust in your immense love and mercy. We ask you for the grace of a deeper love for your Son, our Lord, Jesus. As we grow in intimacy with Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life, may we come to know Him more closely, love Him more dearly and serve Him more generously. Amen.

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