There is a lad here…

The Characters:— The Disciples including— Andrew The crowd The lad and Jesus

The Disciples— …had already seen a number of miracles …had seen Jesus dealing with a number of people …had seen Jesus challenging the status quo …had heard Jesus speaking words of life & hope

and Andrew… …was already bringing people to Jesus (ch 1 v 42) …saw partly the potential in the lad’s lunch

The crowd… …had a spiritual hunger …had a greater hunger for miracles …and an even greater physical hunger!

The lad… …did he start by thinking, “Well, I’m all right!”? …must have spoken to one of the Disciples …was willing to trust Jesus …believed that much could come from very little

and Jesus… …saw the need …had compassion …saw the potential in the lad’s resources …gave thanks …met the need

The Characters:— The Disciples including— Andrew The crowd The lad and Jesus and ourselves?

The way ahead? Esther—came from nothing, but God used her to protect His people. The lad—insignificant in the crowd’s eyes, but Jesus used his gift to meet their needs. Each of us—what part can I play in Avery Hill’s work in the Kingdom of God in our area? Don’t despise your own gifts! 2 Timothy 1 v 6 & 7 and Romans 12—present ourselves as living sacrifices