His disciples answered him, "Where can anyone get enough bread
to satisfy them here in this deserted place?"
Still he asked them, "How many loaves do you have?"
They replied, "Seven."
Mark 8:5-6
When was the last time I skipped a meal? I remember because I am used to eating small portions but several times a day. So for me to go without food for say, eight hours, is something I remember. Just to place perspective here, these crowds had not eaten in three days and of course there were no instant markets nearby. The disciples scrambled to come up with the seven loaves of bread and the few fish.. I hope God richly blessed the ones who carried those loaves of bread and had the fish on hand! They were prepared! In just the same way, let us pray and ask God's blessing upon all those who prepare for us. Who prepares for us? We can start with the farmers, the grocery vendors and distributors, the truckers, the supermarkets and their employees, the restaurant owners and all the restaurant workers, and all those persons and families and organizations who buy enough not only for themselves and their needs, but who are prudent enough to store a little extra, just in case.. Perhaps too today we will find a way to let someone among those mentioned, know that we prayed for them.
