When therefore the people saw the sign which Jesus did, they said, "This is truly the prophet who comes into the world."
Philip's calculations resulted from his failure to believe that Jesus could handle the situation.  Thus he failed the test the Lord gave him.  D. Belittling the known resources: "What are these among so many?" was the next approach (John 6:8,9).  How long will it be before men learn that a little consecrated to the Lord is more than enough for all their needs? Christians need to remember the barrel of meal and the cruse of oil (1 Kings 17:16); and the lesson is reiterated in the wonder recorded here.