Put What You Have Into His Hands
Scripture: Matthew 15:34–36
Seven loaves. A few small fish. Thousands of hungry people. It wasn’t an impressive inventory. If the disciples had been planning a catering event, they would have cancelled immediately. There simply wasn’t enough.
But Jesus asked a different question: “How many loaves do you have?”
He wasn’t asking because He lacked information. He was inviting His disciples to place what little they had into His hands. Then Jesus took the bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to His disciples to distribute. What began as an inadequate provision became more than enough. Everyone ate and was satisfied, with seven large baskets left over.
We often imagine that God can use us only when we have more to offer. More time. More confidence. More knowledge of the Bible. More money. More experience. Once we have all those things, we tell ourselves, then we’ll be ready to serve.
But Jesus’ question still stands: What do you have?
Perhaps you have an hour to spare, a meal to share, a listening ear, a testimony of God’s faithfulness, or the courage to invite someone for coffee. These things may seem small, but their significance changes when we entrust them to Christ.
Notice, too, that Jesus gave thanks before the multiplication took place. He trusted His Father before the crowd could see the outcome. Faith doesn’t mean pretending we have enough. It means bringing what we have to the One who does.
So stop measuring your contribution against the size of the need. Bring your loaves and fish to Jesus. He is still able to work through ordinary people who place ordinary things in His extraordinary hands.
Reflect: What small thing could you entrust to Jesus and use to bless someone this week?
Pray: Lord Jesus, I confess that I often focus on what I lack. Take what I have, however small, and use it for Your glory and the good of others. Amen.
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