Mark 8:1-3 CEB

In those days there was another large crowd with nothing to eat. Jesus called his disciples and told them, "I feel sorry for the crowd because they have been with me for three days and have nothing to eat. 

If I send them away hungry to their homes, they won't have enough strength to travel, for some have come a long distance."

Mark 8:1-3 CEB

This story places us as an insider, in the small group, hearing Jesus heart for the crowd, turning our mind to the problem Jesus saw, the people Jesus saw.

But if I'd been there that day, I'd most likely be in the crowd. 

One of many who had been listening to Jesus teaching for 3 days.

One of many who had run out of food.

One of many facing a long walk home on an empty stomach.

One of many with no idea that Jesus saw me, saw my situation, and was doing something about it.

In the Big Story Jesus has seen us, seen our situation, and done something about it.

And the Cross is central to that. 

The Empty Tomb is central to that.

The mystery of the 3 days of death and separation from the Father, the things we cannot see that were done, because our needs were seen, because we are, in fact, Beloved.

So perhaps this small story is a pointer to that Bigger Story. 

Even when we're in the crowd & can't see it, Jesus is at work.

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