Much to share

John 6:1-15

Abundance has been a recurring theme for me recently. Not just enough but more than enough - and plenty to share. In the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with 5 loaves and two fish, we see, not only people's hunger fed, but plenty more:

The disciples are challenged to come up with the goods

Not possible- the first response

followed closely by an assessment of cost

It's only some "out of the box" thinking

that sees potential in a picnic lunch

and in the possibility of sharing

The real miracle comes when the supply outstrips demand

and still there is more

When will we learn

that the God we serve

is a God of abundance

of extravagance

a God whose will

is for the same abundance

in our lives

in our communities

and in our world.

Enough to share

and more.