More Than Enough - Mark 6:30–44
Scripture Reading
Mark 6: 30-44 (ESV)
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. 35 And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. 36 Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” 37 But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said to him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii[a] worth of bread and give it to them to eat?” 38 And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” 39 Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. 41 And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. 42 And they all ate and were satisfied. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. 44 And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.
Reflection:
The disciples are tired. Jesus invites them to rest, but the crowds follow. Out in a desolate place, surrounded by need and short on resources, the disciples’ solution is simple: “Send them away.”
Jesus’ response: “You give them something to eat.”
They bring Him what little they have—five loaves and two fish—and He blesses it, breaks it, and multiplies it until everyone is satisfied and there are leftovers.
Worship leaders often feel the same tension: limited time, limited energy, limited people—and yet a sea of needs. This story reminds us that Jesus never asks for what we don’t have. He asks us to bring what we do have and trust Him to multiply it.
Personal Questions:
- Where do I feel most aware of my limits in this season of ministry?
- Do I tend to focus more on what I lack or on Who is with me?
- What “five loaves and two fish” can I bring to Jesus this week?
Team Questions:
- In what ways do we feel “stretched thin” as a team right now?
- How can we bring what we have to Jesus together and ask Him to multiply it?
- How might this story reshape how we pray and plan for services?
Prayer:
Lord, You see my limits and the needs around me. I bring You what I have—my time, my gifts, my energy—and ask You to bless it, break it, and use it. Be more than enough for me, for our team, and for our church. Amen.