FOOD FOR FIVE THOUSAND

Introduction:

A. What Do Most People Want To Do When Tried And Hungry?

1. Go to a quiet place and rest.

2. Get something to eat.

B. How Would You Feel If Company Disturbed "Your Time."

Body: Luke 9: 10 - 17

I. Returned From Mission.

A. They are tired, but excited.

B. Jesus takes them to a quiet, solitary place.

C. They need to rest and recuperate?

II. Public Work.

A. The Multitudes hear (Who told?).

B. The follow them into an uninhabited place.

1. Jesus received them.
2. Jesus taught them.
3. Jesus healed them.

III. The Lesson.

A. Twelve concerned about the people's welfare?

1. They notice the time is late.
2. The "command" Jesus to send the people away.
3. They know the people need to eat and seek shelter.

B. Jesus' teaches the twelve.

1. Tells the twelve to give the food.
2. They didn't have enough for everyone.
a. The widow of Zarephath - did not have enough.
b. What does the Lord have?
3. "Ask God's blessing upon the food!?"

C. Blessed with more than enough!!!

Conclusion:

A. How Do We View Possibilities?

1. Based upon what we have in our possession?

2. Or, based upon what God has in His possession? (everything)

B. Do We Really Put Our Faith And Trust In God?