Distributers Not Manufacturers

“You give them something to eat,” He (Jesus) told them. “We have no more than five loaves and two fish,” they (the disciples). Luke 9:13csb

While reading a chapter in the book On Being A Servant by Pastor Warren W. Wiersbe, I came across a powerful insight: Christians are called to be "distributors, not manufacturers." This concept brought me immense relief because it eases the pressure that often weighs on those who serve the Lord. As a pastor, I sometimes feel the burden of needing to have all the answers and say just the right things. Perhaps you've felt that way too—whether at work, at home with your kids, or in ministry.

The disciples faced a similar challenge when Jesus gave them what seemed like an impossible task. The crowd that had gathered to hear Jesus speak and be healed numbered about 5,000, and it was dinner time with no food in sight! Imagine the stress of hosting a large party and realizing you don’t have enough to feed everyone. The disciples brought this problem to Jesus, and His response must have left them bewildered: “You feed them!” They must have wondered, "How? What are we supposed to do?"

But Jesus was teaching them—and us—that it's not our responsibility to manufacture solutions or resources. Instead, He asked them to bring what little they had—five loaves and two fish—and trust Him to provide the rest. They were focused on the problem, not realizing that their solution, the Bread of Life, was right there with them. As we know, Jesus multiplied the little they offered, and the disciples learned an invaluable lesson that day—a lesson that still holds true for us.

We can rest assured that we don’t have to manufacture solutions our own. We are simply called to distribute what He gives us to those in need, especially His Word. So, bring Him the little you have and watch Him do something abundant with it. He's got your back—there’s no need to worry!

Agape, 

Pastor Frank