Will There Be Enough?

Written By Betty Predmore

John 6:1-21 (May 9)

My sweet Granny used to make the most delicious family meals! She would feed her crowd and our bellies would get so full. There was joy and fellowship in our gatherings around her table, and those are some of my most precious memories.

But I have been with her when she was preparing for those meals. She always worried. Would it taste good? Did she remember everyone's favorites? Would there be enough?

I, myself, have fed large crowds and wondered, "Will there be enough?" So I can only imagine how the disciples felt that day on that hill near the Sea of Galilee.

I picture Jesus, tired and worn down from all the miracles, all the people needing something from him. He is getting away to this hill for some rest, but the crowds follow him. There will be no rest for Jesus in this moment.

Philip is basically "freaking out" because he knows there is no way they will be able to feed this crowd. "Even if we worked for months, we wouldn't have enough money to feed them?"

But Jesus has a plan. Jesus always has a plan. This one involves a little boy with five barley loaves and two fish. (I don't know about you, but this amount of food wouldn't even fill up the people who regularly gather around my dinner table.)

Jesus gathers the thousands who are there. They sit down and he took the loaves and thanked God for them. He did the same with the fish. Everyone ate until they were as full as a meal at my Granny's house. Then the disciples gathered up the leftovers, which filled twelve baskets. You see...God supplied not only what they needed in the moment, but also provided for future needs.

Have you seen him do that in your own life?

Have you recognized his provision time and time again?

Of course, the crowd goes crazy! Wow! This must be the prophet! He is awesome! (Jesus slips away from the crowd to FINALLY get a little time to himself.)

Giving him some much-needed space, his twelve amigos went to wait for him at the shore. Jesus still hadn't shown up when darkness fell. (He was really taking some alone time.) So these guys got in the boat and headed towards Capernaum.

The seas grew rough. I'm sure they were terrified. After all, they didn't have their Miracle Worker with them to calm the seas with his gentle whisper.

When what to their wondering eyes should appear? Wait, WHAT?? Is that Jesus we see walking on the water towards our boat? This can't be happening!

Jesus calls out to them from the water, "Don't be afraid. I am here!"

They let him into the boat and quickly got to their destination.

The lesson in this scripture is about trusting Jesus to be enough. He was enough to make what little food they had on that hill last through all the hungry people, with some to spare.

He was enough to calm their fears out on that choppy water, just by trusting that he is who he says he is and reaching out for him. He was enough to get them safely to shore.

He is always ENOUGH. Enough when life is overwhelming and you don't know where to turn. Enough when sorrow holds you in its clutches and you see no release. Enough when you feel alone, frightened, hungry, depressed, or anxious. He is enough when you are confused and doubting. He is enough when your expectations aren't being met.

When Jesus is in your heart, when he is Lord of your life, you will never have to ask the question, "Will there be enough?"

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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