reflections

so the reflection on Jesus' words that I read for today was based on Mark 8:1-2
Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat."

the Reflection said:
" But that is the lesson Jesus taught on the day he fed so many. Rather than deny the compassion he was feeling, Jesus took what was available and passed it out to the people. Provisions would be multiplied to meet the need. As you feel your heart filling with compassion for the great needs around you, ask God to show you what you can do to meet the need.... Then pray that God will bless and multiply your efforts on behalf of a needy world."

I feel like this is so relevant to me, my life, and many around me right now. So many people see needs around them, and feel helpless to make a difference, but what they don't realize is that just giving what you have or a small piece can really make a difference, God will multiply it. For me that gives me hope that God will multiply what little has been given to me in support already.