IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 6:34a

First, Jesus offers rest for his disciples (30-31). There was great joy and excitement as the disciples shared their mission reports with Jesus. But because of so many people the disciples were unable to eat or rest. Understanding their need, Jesus said, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." It sounds wonderful, doesn't it? This is the rest we too can experience when we come to Jesus in prayer. We serve a Lord who knows and cares for all our needs.

Second, sheep without a shepherd (32-44). As Jesus and his disciples sailed across the lake, the crowds ran ahead of them and were already waiting for them on the other side. Imagine the disciples' faces when they saw all those needy people! But Jesus was not dismayed. He had compassion on the crowd and taught them many things. When it was late, the disciples told Jesus to dismiss the crowds. But Jesus commanded them, "You give them something to eat." In doing so, Jesus challenged his disciples to have his compassion and to depend on God to multiply whatever they could possibly offer. Jesus blessed the five loaves and two fish they brought to him and used them to feed the whole multitude.

Prayer: Lord, help us to depend on you and serve others.

One Word: You give them something to eat.