JUNE 18, Matthew 14:14-21

As Jesus the busy day healing the sick, the sky turned dark. The crowds must have been very tired after a day of looking after the needs of the people. However, Jesus did not have the same plan in mind. Even though He must have been tired, His work of service had not ended. Jesus saw the great crowds and the need to supply for their physical needs.

But what could they give to feed more than 5,000 people? They found this boy with his small lunch of 5 barley loaves and 2 small fish. Here was this boy with very little in his hands. He had no idea how his lunch would help Jesus, or if Jesus would think lowly of what he had. What could a small child possibly offer to a mighty Lord?

Often times we ask ourselves “What can I possibly offer to God? He is so big and mighty and He has the power to do anything! What can I bring to Him that could be of use?” Do you find yourself thinking this way too? You may think to yourself “Oh, I’m not good enough to do it because… I have no time, or I can’t speak well, or I can’t really sing, etc” Look at what Jesus teaches us today!

Jesus used whatever the boy offered in faith! The boy’s heart must have skipped a beat as he saw how his lunch was miraculously multiplied to feed more than 5,000. The boy had little to give, but he gave it all to Jesus and didn’t hold anything back. Jesus is able to use the little you have to offer too. You may not think much of your gifts and resources, but Jesus will not despise what you bring to Him in faith. All He wants is that you withhold nothing from Him and give to Him your best and your all.

What is one thing you can to offer to the Lord to use?

Could it be your talents, time, or treasure?

I want to offer to the Lord my _________________________

Thought: God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think!

Prayer: Father in heaven, thank you for the example of this small boy. Help me to have simple faith like he had, that I will serve You with all that I am and all that I have. In Jesus’ name, Amen.