Out in the desert there was a large group of people that came to hear and see Jesus, about 5,000 men plus women and children. It was getting late in the evening and the disciples wanted to send them away so the could get something to eat. Jesus said, “They do not need to go away. YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT.” (Matthew 14:16) Now, if one disciple could serve an individual in about 12 seconds before moving on to the next then one disciple could serve 5 people per minute. That is fast service by any standard! One thousand people dispatched at a rate of 5 per minute would result in over 3 hours (3:20 to be exact). And remember that the people ate until they were full! That’s probably returning for seconds and third portions. So, how much food did they eat? 1,000 8-ounce servings of bread & fish would weigh 500 pounds x 15 = 7,500 pounds bread and fish!
This is the God, our Father, who we talk to each day. He is ALWAYS THERE to help you WILL, and He said, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything TOO HARD FOR ME?” (Jeremiah 32:27)
-Bill Stockham