There’s Always More Than Enough

No matter how much Jesus gives us, there’s more left over.

On two separate occasions, Jesus fed a multitude of people with what seemed like a tiny amount of food.

The first time, He fed a crowd of 5,000 at Bethsaida with five loaves of bread and two fish.

Later on, He fed 4,000 in the Decapolis with seven loaves and a few small fish.

I don’t see it pointed out often, but in both cases the Bible says the numbers only counted the men — not the women and children. We don’t know how many that added up to, but it could easily have been two or three times the size we usually picture.

So twice, He fed thousands of people with basically nothing. And this wasn’t a symbolic snack — they ate until they were full.

And afterward, there was more left over than they started with.

Pretty neat trick(s), you have to admit.

But I think that part — the more left over afterward — doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

It’s not just a miracle about food. It’s a picture of how Jesus works, and how it’s different from how we work.

The apostles looked at what they had and thought there was no way it could be enough. But it was. More than enough.

When we look at our sin — or at the world’s — it’s easy to think there’s no way provision has been made to cover it all. The idea that one man’s death and resurrection thousands of years ago could be enough for everyone seems impossible.

But it is.

It’s more than enough. There’s more left over when He’s done than when He started.

Thankfully.

There’s enough for all of us. And if we ever need more, it’s still available.

You may feel like you’ve done too much, for too long, and strayed too far to be forgiven. Not true.

Or you may think you need to clean yourself up first before coming to Jesus. Also not true. (And it’s a good thing, because without Him, you can’t.)

Jesus offers forgiveness and salvation to whoever asks for it.

And after you get it, there’s still more left over for the next guy. Hard to beat that deal.

If you’re reading this, it’s not too late.

Ask Jesus Christ to be your personal Lord and Savior today.

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PS – I’ve been saying recently it’s wise to keep a physical copy of the Bible.

Reading the Bible won’t save you, only faith in Jesus does that. But it will help you understand God (and yourself), and can only lead you in the right direction.

Reading or listening electronically is great—until the power or the connection goes out.

Will that happen? Maybe not. Could it? Sure.

It’s a risk you can remove easily and cheaply.

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