“Here is a boy with five small barely loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” John 6:9 [NIV]
If you have time, read the full passage: John 6: 1-15
The crowd needed food, they were hungry. Stood before Jesus was a boy with a little offering: 5 little barley loaves and 2 small fish! The disciple Andrew said the obvious (v. 9) ‘but how far will they go among so many?’ The boy didn’t try to control what happened with his lunch; he simply offered it to Jesus. This boy could not have imagined that his little offering could be used by Jesus to feed the hungry crowd. Jesus multiplied his offering so that there was even food left over.
I find this passage one of real encouragement because it reminds me that like the boy, we can come to Jesus as children who trust Him. Do we know that whatever we are willing to offer to Jesus can be used by him, no matter how small we may consider our offering? Jesus can transform what we give and multiply it, making it into something beautiful which blesses the lives of those around us.
We may feel inadequate at times, others may doubt our offering, but all it takes from us is a willing heart to offer what we can to Jesus: our time, resources, a listening ear, a helping hand, a particular talent, our compassion, a smile, a word of encouragement, so that Jesus can take and transform what we have to offer, beyond our imaginations.
Reflection: Are we ready to offer what we have to Jesus, to let go of control and trust him?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, please show me what I have to offer you. I yield control of that area to you. Use it as you will, that others may know your love.
Hannah Mears
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