JOHN 6:10-11

Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

TO PONDER

This simple reality never ceases to amaze me; Jesus gave thanks for five loaves and two fish, even though by anyone's standards that was woefully little for so many, and yet he simply gave thanks and it was more than enough. I don't know how God did it, I don't think it really matters, the fact remains that in the face of an insurmountable lack of resources, Jesus gave thanks and suddenly what little he had became more than enough.

How often do you and I look at the little we have and think it is not enough. Perhaps you don't feel smart enough, young enough, old enough, or fit enough. Maybe you don't have enough, money, time, influence, or authority do do anything useful for the kingdom of God. If you have ever felt like that, you are in good company.

And yet, the fact remains that however little we may feel we offer in any situation, if God has placed us there, we can be thankful that he will make us enough if we can remember to be thankful that he is with us and will work things out for the good of those who love him. That means, he can make you the exact right person to meet the needs or answer the questions of others, even when you feel woefully under-equipped and ill-prepared. Maybe God might even use you to feed over 5000 people with his word of life. Wouldn't that be something?

What little thing has God given you to be thankful for?

PRAYER: Thank you Heavenly Father, for all your gifts, especially those that I sometimes take for granted and fail to thank you for. Help me to recognise all that you have given me and to give you thanks even for the small things. Amen

Today's devotion written by Mathew von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle