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<v SPEAKER_00>There's two very different reactions in today's readings.

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<v SPEAKER_00>First reading, you have caution.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In the gospel, you have trust.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Gamiel stands up in the Sanhedrin and says something very reasonable, very measured, very safe.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He says, If this is from God, you won't be able to stop it.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And on one level, he's right.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It's wise, it's careful, it avoids making a mistake.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But notice what's missing: conviction.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He doesn't say this is from God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He says, let's wait and see.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And that's where a lot of people live their faith.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Not against God, but not fully for him either.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I'm open, yeah, let's see what God can do.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I'm watching, I'm responsive, I'm ready to commit.

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<v SPEAKER_00>That's safe language.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But it doesn't change anything.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now, if we go to the gospel, five thousand people hungry.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And Jesus turns to his disciples and asks, Where can we buy enough food?

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<v SPEAKER_00>And Philip responds exactly how we would, I know I would, with logic, with numbers, with realism.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Not possible.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Andrew steps in, slightly more hopeful, but still hesitant.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He says, Um, yeah, Jesus, there's a boy here, five loaves, two fish.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And then he says, But what good is that for so many people here?

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<v SPEAKER_00>That's the line because that's all of us.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because every one of us has had that moment when we look at what we have, and it doesn't seem like enough.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Not enough time, not enough strength, not enough patience, not enough things, not enough faith.

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<v SPEAKER_00>What good is this?

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<v SPEAKER_00>And Jesus doesn't argue, doesn't even explain.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He simply says, Bring it to me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And then something happens.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He takes what is clearly not enough, he blesses it, breaks it, and multiplies it.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And suddenly it's more than enough.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The difference between caution and trust, Gameliel stands back and says, Well, let's see what happens.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The boy steps forward and says nothing, but gives what he has.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Here's the key.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The miracle didn't begin with abundance, it began with an offering.

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<v SPEAKER_00>That's the teaching.

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<v SPEAKER_00>That's the lesson that all of us need to learn because most of us are waiting until we're ready.

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<v SPEAKER_00>We have it all.

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<v SPEAKER_00>When we have more, when we're better, stronger, more put together.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And Jesus is saying, start with what you have.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because he's not asking for your perfection, he's asking for your availability.

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<v SPEAKER_00>So what's holding you back?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because you think it's not enough?

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<v SPEAKER_00>The time that you could give, the person that you can help, the step of faith you've been avoiding, that part of your life you haven't fully surrendered?

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<v SPEAKER_00>What good is this?

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<v SPEAKER_00>And Jesus says, Well, give it to me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because here's the truth.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In your hands, it's not enough.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In his hands, it becomes something you never imagined.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And then there's one final detail we can't miss.

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<v SPEAKER_00>After everyone eats, after they've been satisfied, there's leftovers.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Twelve baskets.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Why?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because God doesn't just meet the need, he exceeds it.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In abundance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>So don't live your faith like Gameliel, watching, waiting, keeping a safe distance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>No, live like the boy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Quiet, simple, but willing to give everything, as small as it is.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because when you trust God with what feels small, He does something that is that He does something that is anything but small.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And that's how the kingdom grows.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Not through perfect people, but through people who finally say once and for all, Lord, this is what I have and I want to give it to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>And then sit back and let him do the rest.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.