"There is a LAD Here"

By:   Pastor Milton Coats

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John 6:8, 9 says “One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many”?

Notice Andrew didn’t say there is a Bishop here, a Prophet or an Apostle.  No! He said there is a LAD here.  A lad is a young boy.  The Holy Spirit has impressed on my heart an acronym for LAD – Lord’s Adolescent Disciple(s).

In the opening verse of this chapter, we have John’s account of the feeding the 5,000.  All four gospel writers record this event; however, only John mention the lad’s involvement.  We are not told why.  Perhaps it was because of his own youthfulness.

The lad whose name is not given had in his possession two small fish and five barley loaves of bread.  Jesus utilized the lad’s fish and loaves to feed the multitude.  Did he buy them? Or did he borrow them?  We are not told.  We do know the lad was at the right place at the right time.  Youth, you who are attempting to use your youth as a reason not to serve the Lord; know God is not looking for great ability but rather great availability.  God doesn’t necessarily call the qualified, He qualifies the called.  The prophet Jeremiah objected to his call due to his youth.  However, God said to him in Jeremiah 1:7 … “Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak”.

So, Jesus took the fish and loaves, blessed them, break them, gave to the disciples and the disciples to the people.  Five thousand men besides the women and children were filled.  Afterwards, they gathered twelve baskets full.

This is a miracle of multiplication.  With the arrival of the Jewish New Year 5786 just days ago, we have come into a season of dominion and multiplication.  God is the God of multiplication.  We have come into a time where a new level of dominion and authority is returning to the church.  Noteworthy, this great miracle of multiplication was preceded   by order and thanksgiving.  Order and thanksgiving are key to multiplication.

Just as a youth had a vital role in the feeding the 5,000, I believe they will play a major role in this season of multiplication and dominion.

There’s a LAD here! The Lord’s Adolescent Disciple(s)!