Swansea United Methodist Church

The biblical account of the feeding of the five thousand with loaves and fishes is one of the few stories that are recounted by all four of the Gospel writers. How did Jesus do it? To answer this question, we must look at two obvious points that are crucial to an understanding of this great deed. First, the act that Jesus performed was humanly impossible. Without any contradiction, a lunch of two fish and five loaves of bread, while more than enough for a young boy, was insufficient to feed upwards of 12,000 individuals (taking into account the fact that there were women and children aside from the 5000 men). Second, Jesus of Nazareth was more than a man. His disciples, who played a key role in this happening, were not yet fully aware of who Jesus really was, although they had already seen His power.

    The feeding of the five thousand or the multiplying of the loaves and fishes was a miracle. Miracles are only miracles to we as humans; miracles are what God does by virtue of who He is and the power inherent in His being. Jesus saw a need through His eyes of compassion; the people were hungry and needed food. He, through the power of God, simply did what needed to be done. We are called by God to serve needs in the town of Swansea. I look forward to loving you, walking with you and shepherding you as God performs miracles in Swansea.    

Pastor Scott