Have you ever been working hard at a task and thought that if you only had a certain tool, you could easily finish the task. Or maybe you saw a great tool in your favorite hardware store and immediately thought how this tool would be so helpful to you. Perhaps you have longed to have a certain talent that would get you the attention that you desire.
The disciples faced a huge problem. Thousands of people had come to a remote place to hear Jesus teach. It became late and the people became hungry. One of the disciples, Andrew, spoke up and said, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” (John 6:9) The problem appeared too much for the disciples because they only counted to seven; that is five loaves and two fish. They forgot that they had Jesus with them, and having Jesus with us is all we really need. Next time you have a problem, count to eight and trust that Jesus is with you, and He is all you really need.
Reluctant Retiree 