Feeding 5000

The lectionary reading read today in worship was the Feeding of the 5000 from John 6. There are a few things I always notice about that passage:

1. Andrew brings the young boy and his 5 loaves and 2 fish, even though he knows without a doubt that it is not enough to feed everyone. Andrew, though, is the bringer. He brings people to Jesus. Are we bringers, bringing what we have to God? Do we have enough trust in God to bring what we know is not enough?

2. Jesus gives thanks for 5 loaves and two fish. He knows it is not enough, in and of itself, and yet he is grateful for it. Are we grateful for everything we have?

3. Jesus has the disciples collect the leftovers. I've always wondered if he does that so that they will see the abundance. Did their trust in Christ grow when they saw the 12 baskets that were leftover?