John 6:10-14 – When Not Enough Becomes More Than Enough

The crowd was massive—five thousand men, plus women and children. Hungry, restless, probably starting to eye each other’s snacks. The disciples did the math, and the math wasn't mathing. “We’ve got five loaves, two fish… and about five thousand problems.” But then Jesus took what wasn’t enough, gave thanks, and started passing it out. And somehow, not only was there enough—there were leftovers.

Devotional

Jesus never panics. Ever notice that? The disciples saw a problem. Jesus saw a possibility. They counted what they lacked. Jesus counted what they had.

We do the same thing. We look at our resources, our abilities, our energy levels, and think, This isn’t enough. Not enough time. Not enough talent. Not enough strength to get through this situation. But in Jesus’ hands, not enough always turns into more than enough.

The key? Surrender. The boy with the loaves and fish could’ve held onto his lunch. After all, what difference would his small offering really make? But he gave it anyway. And that’s what Jesus does—He takes what we bring, no matter how small, and multiplies it beyond anything we could imagine.

The miracle wasn’t just about feeding stomachs. It was about revealing the Source. The people ate the bread, but Jesus wanted them to see the bigger truth—He was the real bread. The one who satisfies, who sustains, who never runs out.

So the next time you feel like what you have isn’t enough—your resources, your faith, your ability to keep going—hand it over. Watch what Jesus does with it.

Action

What’s an area of your life where you feel like you’re running on empty? Instead of focusing on what you lack, bring it to Jesus. Pray, Lord, take what I have, even if it feels small, and do something only You can do. And then—trust Him to multiply it.

Prayer

Jesus, I don’t always feel like I have enough. But I’m learning that You don’t need enough—You just need willing. Take what I have, take what I bring, and do more with it than I ever could on my own. Thank You for being the bread that never runs out. In Your name, Amen.

Thought for the Day

In Jesus’ hands, not enough always turns into more than enough.