Day 283 - Leftovers of Faith: Jesus’ Compassion, Power, and Provision (Luke 9, Mark 6, Matthew 14, John 6) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Luke 9:7-9, Mark 6:14-29, Matthew 14:1-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15, Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33, John 6:16-21, Mark 6:53-56, Matthew 14:34-36

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Leftovers

Today's reading highlights some of the most remarkable moments in Jesus' ministry.

The story of Jesus feeding over 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish is one of the most well-known miracles in the Bible.

What amazes me about this story is not just the miracle of multiplication but the fact that there were leftovers—twelve baskets full. Jesus didn’t just provide enough for the crowd; He provided more than enough. This overflow is a reminder that God’s provision always surpasses our needs.

After feeding the crowd, Jesus sends His disciples across the Sea of Galilee while He stays behind to pray. In the middle of the night, as the disciples struggle against the wind and waves, Jesus walks out to them on the water. At first, they are terrified, thinking He’s a ghost. But Jesus reassures them.

Peter, full of faith, steps out onto the water but quickly falters when he realizes the danger around him. Yet even in his doubt, Jesus reaches out and saves him.

Just as Herod was haunted by the ghost of John the Baptist, fearing that Jesus was John raised from the dead, we, too, can be plagued by fears that stem from our own guilt or misunderstandings. But Jesus calms our fears and holds us up, even when our faith falters.

When Jesus and His disciples arrive on the other side of the lake, people immediately recognize Him and bring their sick to be healed.

In many ways, we are all "leftovers"—people who have been cast aside by the world, burdened by our mistakes, or weighed down by life's challenges. But Jesus reaches out to us, not with judgment, but with love and healing.

When I think of leftovers, I think of abundance—more than enough to go around. Jesus didn’t just meet the needs of the crowd; He exceeded them.

But it’s not just about physical provision. Jesus also meets us in the emotional and spiritual “leftovers” of our lives—the places where we feel broken, lost, or forgotten. Whether it’s the fear that grips us in the middle of life’s storms or the shame that lingers from past mistakes, Jesus reaches out with compassion, calming our fears and bringing peace.

Just as He walked on water to be with His disciples, Jesus comes to us in the middle of our struggles, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” He is with us, even in the storms of life, and He has the power to calm the chaos around us.

In the same way, we are called to reflect that compassion in our own lives. Who are the “leftovers” in our world—the people who are overlooked, marginalized, or forgotten? How can we, as followers of Christ, extend His love and compassion to them?

As we trust in the overflow of God’s provision for ourselves, let’s also be generous in sharing that overflow with others.

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