“Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.
After the rent and the bills go out, the number left on a payslip can be one you would rather not look at for long. In a moment like that, thanking God might seem like something to save for later. Later could mean a bit of cushion in the account, a home with a little more room, or a fridge that isn't quite so bare, and then gratitude would feel honest.
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