Read John 6:5-15
KEY VERSE "There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?" (Verse 9)
When I was in grade school, we had a book in our English class which details the story of the boy that is in the feeding of the five thousand. If my memory serves me right, the boy in the story is the son of a fisherman. His father catches some fish, in which the boy's mother cooks. She also bakes bread for him, thus he grows very strong. One day, the boy hears about Jesus. He then asks his parents if he can listen to him. His parents agreed, and his mother baked bread and cooked some fish for his lunch. He then packs his food then goes on to Jesus.
The story continued as how it is written in the scriptures. The lad, being sensitive to the needs to the people, offered to share his lunch with Jesus. He then experienced the miracle of the loaves and fish, in which all those present were able to eat. The story concludes with him coming home and telling his parents about the miracle, in which gives delight to the boy's parents.
The scriptures shows us the attitude of the child. He did not only think of himself but also of others. As Christians in the body of Christ, we too are to do the same. We have to be selfless in loving our neighbor, such as the Lord Jesus Christ loves us. He offers his own body as a living bread for us. If we could all be like that boy, then this world will be a much better place, as most of us will not just be looking after our own but even the needs of others. It is implied, but we can conclude that the parents of the child also raised him in the scriptures.
This particular story will also be for parents, as it is our responsibility to raise our children in the scriptures and tell them about Jesus Christ. If we raise God fearing and selfless children, then they will reflect not only our character,but the character of their real parent, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
I pray that this entry be an inpiration to both parents and children alike.
MAY JESUS BLESS YOU,
BRIAN LUCIANO
AUGUST 21,2017
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