Wednesday, 7^th May 2025

Alex Buabeng-Korsah

TOPIC: WHEN LOGIC FAILS, FAITH STEPS IN

THEME SCRIPTURE: “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterwards, he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.” (John 6:11, NLT)

PREPARATORY QUESTIONS:

1. Is it possible for 5 loaves to feed 5000 men to the full?

In 1986, a small church in rural Kenya faced a crisis. A drought left their village starving, and their pantry held only a sack of maize and a few cans of beans. The pastor, overwhelmed, prayed: “God, multiply this like You did the loaves.” Days later, a truck carrying relief supplies—misdirected due to a clerical error—arrived at their door. The pastor later said, “God didn’t need my math; He needed my faith.”  An impossible equation was made possible.

Like that pastor, Philip faced a “math problem” when Jesus asked how to feed 5,000 men in the wilderness. Philip calculated the cost—“Two hundred denarii wouldn’t be enough!” (John 6:7)—but Jesus calculated grace. Human logic says, “Not enough.” Divine power says, “Watch Me.”  

Similarly, in 2020, a small food pantry in Texas faced a dilemma. COVID-19 had spiked demand, but donations dwindled. The director, overwhelmed, prayed over their last 50 meals. The next morning, a farmer arrived with a truckload of produce. “I couldn’t sell it,” he said. “But I felt God say, ‘Take it here.’” Like Jesus’ disciples, the director learned: God’s math defies human logic.

When Jesus asked Philip, “Where can we buy bread?” (John 6:5), He wasn’t seeking advice—He was testing faith. Philip calculated the cost: “Eight months’ wages wouldn’t be enough!” (John 6:7).

But Jesus didn’t need money; He needed surrender.

A boy’s meager lunch—five loaves, two fish—became a feast for thousands, with leftovers. God doesn’t ask “How much?” but “Will you trust Me?”  

C.S. Lewis wrote, “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but contrary to what we “know of nature.” Beloved, Jesus specializes in the impossible.

Let's look at a few keys to experiencing God’s provision.

First, bring what you have. The boy didn’t hide his lunch out of embarrassment. Offer God your “not enough”—time, skills, even doubts—and watch Him multiply it or turn it around.

Also, thank Him before you see. Jesus gave thanks before the miracle (John 6:11). Gratitude shifts focus from scarcity to God’s faithfulness.  

Lastly, act in faith. The disciples distributed food that didn’t yet exist. Start serving, even when resources seem scarce.  

Precious one, the Texas food pantry still stocks 12 baskets in their lobby—a reminder of John 6:13’s leftovers. Your “wilderness” is no match for God’s abundance. What’s your “five loaves”?  Surrender them.

God bless you more.

FURTHER READING: John 6

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QUESTION TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD

1. Are you in a tight corner, you earnestly need God's provision or intervention?

2. Would you surrender your situation to God this day and see Him work a miracle in your life?

PRAYER

Father, when my resources run dry, remind me You’re the Bread of Life (John 6:35). Take my fears, my “five loaves,” and multiply them for Your glory. Help me trust, not calculate, in Jesus' precious name. Hallelujah!

One-Year Bible Reading Plan

Romans 9; Ruth 2-4; Psalm 122