Your Lack Is Enough In The Hands Of Jesus

Imagine you are in this Bible story.

Sitting in the crowd of 5000, you are intently listening to the speaker. You brought some snacks with you in case you get hungry. An announcement is made asking if anyone has any food that they can share with the group. You think to yourself: should I give my lunch to the crowd or keep it selfishly for myself? What would you do?

I wish I could say that I would generously give away my food like the little boy gave his 5 loaves and 2 fish. Do you remember this familiar story in all four Gospels? As the little boy generously gives his small lunch to Jesus, He blesses it and multiplies it to feed 5000 people.

I love that our small gifts placed in the hands of Jesus get multiplied.

But what if the little boy did not share and kept the food to himself? 

What would have happened if he thought it was not enough?

He would have missed the miracle.

Friend, how many times have we missed a miracle because we were not willing to give up what God asked. Maybe we also thought it was not enough.

What if we could change our mindset and see that our lack is enough in the hands of Jesus?

Perhaps like me, you spend a lot of time focusing on your “Not Enoughs”.  I don’t have enough time?  I am lacking in money and resources? Maybe you are feeling ill equipped to do what God is asking- you wonder if you have the talent needed for the job.  

The problem is we look at our situation through addition. But like this miracle shows us– God doesn’t add, he multiplies when we place it in His hands.

Mark Batterson calls this Kingdom Calculus in his book, *Double Blessing. Normally, 5 +2 = 7 but when God is added to the equation, 5 + 2= 5000 R12. Wow- not only did they feed all 5000 people, but they had 12 baskets left over. 

Perhaps one basket for each disciple to serve as a reminder that God multiplies!

I am once again challenged by Mark’s words in his book, “Everyone wants a miracle, but no one wants to be in a situation that necessitates one. Of course, you cannot have one without the other. By definition, a miracle requires an impossible situation!”

Friend, what if you are the answer to that impossible situation?

Is God is asking you to give “your 5 loaves and 2 fish” to help someone else? Perhaps it is your time, your money, or your talents. Don’t disregard what God has placed on your heart.

Your lack is enough in the hands of Jesus.

Mark says, “your generosity is someone else’s miracle.”

Praying today that we can be a miracle to someone else– no matter how big or small.

Remember God specializes in multiplication!

Love, Jodi

I had the joy of having Mark Batterson on the podcast back in 2021. We talked about his book, *Win The Day. Here is a link to his Depth Podcast Episode 69 if you want to check it out.

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