It almost seems like Philip was quick to give up when Jesus asked him how they were going to feed the multitude of people. "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.” Andrew was doubtful that anything could be done, but he at least tried saying, “There is a lad here, who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?” (John 6:1-9).
At other times Jesus rebuked his disciples for their lack of faith, but in this case he simply said, “Make the people sit down” and he proceeded to miraculously provide for the people.
Philip seems to have no faith and Andrew very little, yet they both experienced the miracle of the bread and fish. God sometimes works miracles in our life despite our lack of faith because he wants to teach us about himself. God is indeed merciful to his children who are learning to depend on him.
