Acts 6:1-7 / John 6:16-21
Big numbers are impressive. Especially when it is about big numbers of people. Or as the saying goes - The more the merrier.
More may be merrier, and more may mean that something is attracting people and it may be a good thing.
On the other hand, more may also mean more challenges, and more problems also. And since everyone has a peculiar problem, then the more the people, the bigger the problems.
The 1st reading talks about a growing early Christian community. And one of the problems to arise was the daily distribution between the Hebrew and the Hellenists widows.
Well, that problem was solved with the appointment of the deacons.
And the number of disciples continued to greatly increase. And with that, it can be supposed that the number of problems also increased.
As it is, the present day Church is swamped with all sorts of challenges and problems. So what or where are the solutions?
The disciples in the gospel passage were in a boat and they faced a strong wind and rough seas.
Jesus came to them walking on the lake but they were frightened. Jesus was the "solution" but they didn't see that as a solution and they were frightened by it at first.
So when we meet with problems, whether big or small, let us turn to God and ask Him to show us the solution.
God may present us with a solution that we may be apprehensive about or even be frightened by it.
If the solution is indeed from God, then we will hear those words "It is I. Do not be afraid". If Jesus is the solution, problems will turn to blessings