In a "Desert Place"

I was just reflecting on the feeding of the 5000 in Luke 9:10-17.

In verse 12 it says, "for we are here in a desert place."

I was struck for a minute because I don't believe I really ever made that connection. When Christ, the Twelve, and the multitude were in the desert, He believed that it was right to feed them. I was thinking spiritually and wondering if too many times we find ourselves in desert places and yet we only think about getting food and water for ourselves. I think it very interesting that even though they were all in the desert, Christ saw fit to feed them all. When we are in spiritual desert places, when our testimony seems dormant, when we just can't get much out of our scripture reading, we should do as Christ did and try to feed others who need it just as badly as we do. I think that just as the apostles' faith was strengthed because Christ fed the 5000, our faith, testimony, and love for others will grow if we try to feed others even if it is with our little simple testimonies. I mean, Jesus did feed the 5000 with only 2 fishes and 5 loaves.

The simple statement of principle: When we are spiritually thirsty, try giving others a drink first and our thirst will disappear.

Breanna Plooster