I can imagine his mother preparing his food for the day. She knew he would be out for a long time hoping to follow and listen to the young preacher. He would probably meet up with his cousins and his friends. He would need her picnic to keep him going. She was used to preparing food for him, he was out so often. What should she give him this time? She had already baked this morning. Four of her small loaves would be ideal. No, he was a growing lad; five would be better. Her husband had been fishing that night, she would include fresh fish. It was just for one person, anyway.
But Jesus had a different idea. He knew this was a meal packed for one but under His power it was going to feed thousands.
When we come to know the power and love of Jesus, it is for us individually. As the saying goes ‘God doesn’t have grandchildren.’ We can’t be a Christian because our relatives have been. The message of salvation is for us personally. But God wants that message to be shared with thousands. This story gives such a human touch, the stories in the Bible are for us. There are thousands and millions waiting to hear the word. He wants to use us distribution managers.