Five
loaves of bread and two fish are definitely not enough to feed 5000 people. By
no stretch of the imagination could that measly amount of food satisfy the
hunger of such a crowd. And yet, John 6 relates how Jesus did just that.
Jesus
took what one little boy brought along for lunch and multiplied it to feed the
masses. And it wasn’t just a little communion-wafer-sized portion for each
person either. They ate till they were full. No one left hungry. In fact, there
were even leftovers!
Jesus
does the same for us today. No matter how little what we have to offer may
seem, in the hands of Jesus it is more than enough.
Unfortunately,
I find it hard to convince myself of that truth.
Many
times I draw back from volunteering because I think I am inadequate to the
task. I think someone else could do the job better, or knows more than I do
about the matter at hand.
Recently
on SacredSpace.ie I read this comment: “There
is a mysterious disproportion between what I give and what the Lord makes of
it.”
If
Jesus nudges me to do or speak up, He will take what I give and make it enough.
He will multiply my offering till it is what is needed. I don’t know how He
does it, but He does. I don’t have to understand the how. All that is required
of me is a willingness to generously share what I have.
And
we have sooooo much to give. Our lives overflow with blessings. When we live
out an attitude of generosity, not just with our money or things, Jesus can use
us to accomplish His purposes.
We
all have something to offer—time, talent, knowledge, wisdom, expertise,
kindness, encouragement, and so much more. The excitement starts when we see
just what Jesus will do with it!
What is He asking you to give?
Blessings!
Pam
©2016 Pamela D. Williams
