I wonder if there were some lukewarm followers of Jesus who loved to hear his profound teachings, but took off as soon as he started doing the dirty work of ministry (caring for the sick, unclean and unloved). I wonder if some were disappointed that Jesus cut his teaching short, in order to feed the five thousand. I don't know, but I do know that when we serve, we get to experience life to the fullness. We get to experience joy, love, hope, purpose and peace. And when we miss opportunities that God puts in front of us, we miss all of that.