The miracle of feeding five thousand plus was recorded in all four gospels. When Jesus asked His disciples to feed them, they only saw the obvious ~ five loaves and two fish. What do you see when you are faced with what seems impossible?

In John 6:5 Jesus asked Phillip, “…Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” The question was a test. Verse 6 says, “But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.”

What an assurance for us. No matter what our circumstances, the Lord knows what He will do. We can trust Him to work out His best for us. We gain further understanding from this miracle. 

Jesus held the five loaves and two fish in His hands. Verse 11 says, “…and when He had given thanks…” They were still just five loaves and two fish until after He gave thanks.