In the gospels we read two accounts of Jesus feeding the hungry crowds. As different figures are involved we assume they are different occasions, but the need was the same – hunger. Seven small loaves had been found and after they had been distributed along with a few small fish there were seven baskets of left-overs. The lack of bread was eventually turned into left-overs.
Today God gives everything to His followers. Abundantly and miraculously we are all wonderfully blessed. In every country of the world, wherever the name of Jesus is lifted up people receive His abundant promises, throughout every generation.
Yet God is not depleted or diminished by His giving . He has still more to give. His wells of love will never run dry. By comparison our giving is so limited as we run out of money, resources, strength and enthusiasm. We need the energy of the Holy Spirit to help our limited generosity. Everything needs to be done in the name of the Lord. We are not called on to be do-gooders only, we are asked to show God’s love. Our strength is not sufficient, our enthusiasm not enough. We can never meet every need. May our generosity be God led and directed.