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The Desire of Ages
DA 364.1–367.1 • Matthew 14:16; John 6:9, 12

“Give Ye Them to Eat”

Christ’s Compassion, Reliance on Divine Resources, and Stewardship

Quiet your heart before reading. As you witness five thousand hungry people on a barren hillside and a meager lunch of barley loaves, see how Christ blesses and multiplies whatever is surrendered unreservedly into His hands.

pp. 364–367 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 14:16
16

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

John 6:9
9

There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

John 6:12
12

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 364.1–367.1)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“When Jesus commanded the disciples "Give ye them to eat," what was He testing in their faith, and how does He challenge us when faced with insurmountable human needs?”

Stepping Forward in Faith
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Prayer Focus

“Gracious Provider, we bring our small loaves and fishes to Your altar. Take our limited abilities and resources, bless them, and multiply them to feed hungry souls around us.”

Practical Action

Provide a warm meal, grocery assistance, or practical care to a family or individual in need within your community this week.

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