There is a time-honored story about a pastor and his wife who decided to invite the church council and their spouses over for dinner. It was quite an undertaking, but this devoted couple wanted to be a good example for the leaders of their church.

When it came time for dinner, everyone was seated and the pastor’s wife asked their little four-year-old girl if she would say grace. The girl said, “I don’t know what to say.”

Her mother said, “Honey, just say what I say.”

Everyone bowed their heads and the little girl prayed, “Dear Lord, why did I have all these people over for dinner? Amen!”

That must be how Jesus felt when he looked out on those 5,000+ people who came to hear him teach. We call this story the feeding of the five thousand, but that’s misleading. Matthew tells us it was fiv…