“They don’t need to go away,” Jesus told them. “You give them something to eat.”
Matthew 14:16 CSB
*Emphasizing the importance, both Mark 6:37 and Luke 9:13 also record these words of Jesus.
First we must see people and care about them.
34 When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.
Mark 6:34 CSB
Second we recognize the problem
35 When it grew late, his disciples approached him and said, “This place is deserted, and it is already late.“
Mark 6:35 CSB
Third find a solution
Man’s solution
36 Send them away so that they can go into the surrounding countryside and villages to buy themselves something to eat.”
Mark 6:36 CSB
The LORD’s solution
37 “You give them something to eat,” he responded.
Mark 6:37 CSB