Sat Inspiration

Morning Inspiration with Pastor Merritt

“Jesus said, ‘Have the people sit down.’ Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.” (John 6:10-11)

Do you know who really got blessed that day? It wasn’t the crowd, because as soon as they ate all their food their food was gone. No, the one that got the blessing was that little boy who gave up his lunch. Wouldn’t you have loved to be there when he walked into his house that evening and his mom said, “How did it go with Jesus?” He said, “Mom, you should have been there. He took my lunch and fed 25,000 people.” His mom looked at him and said, “Son, I am sorry I know you are hungry, but we don’t have anything to eat.” The little boy opened the door and said, “Mom, don’t worry. I’ve got plenty of leftovers.”

That little boy gave his entire lunch to Jesus, but did he go away hungry? That little boy wound up with more to eat by giving Jesus everything he had than he would have eaten if he kept it all to himself. How do you explain that? It is the law of the leftovers. Jesus asks what He wants. We give Him what He asks. He uses what we give Him and He blesses what He uses.

Why do you think this miracle is in the Bible? Why do you think all four gospel writers made sure they included this story in their book? Why do you think we are told clearly there were twelve baskets left over? When you give everything to Jesus and you trust Him to meet your needs you will find that Jesus is not only all that you need, but He is more than you need.

There is not a problem that you have that Jesus can’t solve. There is not a hunger you have that Jesus can’t satisfy. There is not a need you have that Jesus cannot meet. There is not a hurt you have that Jesus cannot heal. There is not a question you have that Jesus cannot answer. Give Him your money. Give Him your marriage. Give Him your time. Give Him your talents. Give Him your love. Give Him your life. When you do you will find so many others will be blessed and you will enjoy the leftovers.