First Give to God whatever You have, He will multiply according to needs

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 18th Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 14:13-21*

*First Readinv - Nm 11:4b-15*

*First Give to God whatever You have, He will multiply according to needs*

*1) Disciples felt that they have nothing to give to the People*

When the disciples saw a large crowds in a deserted place, they felt that they have nothing to give them 

So they requested Jesus to dismiss the crowd, so that they can go and make arrangements to themselves about the food and drink 

But Jesus was not willing to send the people empty handed. He wanted to give something to the people 

*2) Jesus tells them to give some food*

When the disciples said that they have nothing to give, Jesus tells them to give some food for the people 

So the disciples were in a way forced to search for some food 

After the food they found out that there were five loaves and two fish and they informed the same to Jesus 

Finally the little search made them to realise that they have something, against the view that they have nothing

*3) Bring them here to me*

When the disciples found that they had five loaves and two fish, Jesus told them to bring them to Him. 

The disciples brought and gave to Jesus. 

Giving to Jesus whatever they had is a very important thing to note here. 

*4) Jesus worked the miracle on what the disciples Gave*

Jesus received, whatever the  disciples gave and worked on them 

First of all He thanked God looking up to heaven , blessed the loaves and broke it and gave it to His disciples to be distributed to the people.

There was plenty of bread and fish, which His disciples distributed to God.

So Jesus  worked on what the disciples gave 

*5) Similarities between the Disciples and Us*

The first reaction of the disciples was that they have nothing. We too some time think that we have nothing

When Jesus said you give them something, they searched for something and they found something. It also happens in our life. After searching in our life, we too find many things in our life, which can be shared with others 

Then Jesus tells them to bring to Him, whatever they have. Hence they took whatever they had and gave to Jesus and He multiplied it. 

In our life too a little search will help us to find many God given things. When we give these things to Jesus, He multiplies it for the greater purpose 

*6) Unless we give, no miracles in life*

Miracle or multiplication took place only after the disciples gave whatever they had

Jesus works on the miracles based on what we give. 

If we give, good and holy things, miracles or multiplication of good things will happen within  no time

If we give bad things to God, no miracles will take place 

Ultimately miracles in  life   depends on what we give to Jesus 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*