God Inspired Her

I want to D.I.G. (Deeper In God) today and explore a powerful truth found in the Gospel of John, specifically John 6:5-9. In this passage, we witness a moment where Jesus challenges His disciples to look beyond their limitations and recognize the potential in what they already possess. I want to share with you today that we must learn to use what we have to fulfill our purpose. Too often, we fall into the trap of believing that more is the answer to our needs. However, as we will see, God can work miracles with what is already in our hands.

 Recognizing Our Resources

John 6:5-6

Similarly, we must take a moment to assess what God has already placed in our lives. In 2 Corinthians 9:8, Paul reminds us that “God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” We often overlook the gifts, talents, and resources God has given us. Let us open our eyes to see what is already at our disposal.

MORE. MORE. MORE.

The word “more” stalls us sometimes. We give up on our dreams because we think we don’t have enough. We feel like we just do not have enough to be all we can be if we don’t have:

• X amount of money

• more followers on social media

• more talent

• more support

• more influence

• more time

Just this short list will have you wondering “what if” for the rest of your life. Instead of just starting exactly where you are. We overlook what we already have by sometimes watching other people’s journey. Missing the fact that they were once beginners, too. Do you think they always had 500,000 followers on Tiktok? You didn’t know they actually took classes and worked on refining their craft. They have been at this for the past 8 yrs and just now getting recognized for what they do. They started out with no support from family and friends. And worked two jobs to finance their dream. We don’t see all of that. We just see all the abundance that God has given them right now.

The Power of Small Things

John 6:7-8

As we continue in John 6:7-8, we find Philip responding with doubt, saying, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” But then Andrew speaks up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?”

This moment illustrates a critical truth: God can use small things for great purposes.

In Zechariah 4:10, we are reminded that “Who dares despise the day of small things?” The boy’s lunch seemed insignificant in the face of such a large crowd, yet it was precisely what Jesus needed to perform a miracle. We must not underestimate the small contributions we can make. Whether it’s a kind word, a helping hand, or a simple act of service, God can multiply our efforts when we offer them to Him. What if your entire day was made up of small things? Do not small things add up to even bigger things? Yes, you only made one sale today, but that was better than the zero yesterday. You didn’t drink that beer today. You might feel like it’s a small thing, but now you are on day 5 of your sobriety. You want to sell your paintings in a gallery. For now, you are painting on an easel on your balcony. Small things lead to bigger things with God.

What you think is small, can be meant for big if you put it in God’s hands!

Trusting God with What We Have

John 6:9

Finally, in John 6:9, we see the boy’s willingness to share his lunch: “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish.” This act of trust is crucial. When we place what we have into God’s hands, He can do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). It’s not about the size of our resources but about the size of our faith. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus tells us that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Are we willing to trust God with our limited resources? Are we ready to step out in faith and believe that He can use us for His glory?

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There’s often an element of stewardship. Are we being faithful with what we already have? Are we using our time, our talents, our finances responsibly? God is more likely to multiply what we are already stewarding well. It’s about demonstrating that we can be trusted with the little before being entrusted with more.

And perhaps the most important thing of all is that multiplication often has a purpose beyond ourselves. The five thousand were fed. The widow’s debts were paid and she had provision. When God multiplies, it’s often so that we can be a channel of blessing to others. It’s about extending His love and provision into the world around us.

So, what’s the takeaway for us today? Perhaps it’s to take an honest look at what we currently hold in our hands – our skills, our resources, our time. Do we see them as limited, or do we hold them with an open hand, willing to offer them in faith, trusting that God can do more with them than we can imagine? Are we being good stewards of what we have? And are we open to the possibility that the increase isn’t just for our own benefit, but to be shared and to bless those around us?

The beauty of this principle is that it levels the playing field. It doesn’t require us to have vast amounts to begin with. It simply requires a willing heart, a spirit of faithful stewardship, and a belief in a God who delights in taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary for His purposes.

Let’s be encouraged today to offer what we have, no matter how small it seems. Let’s trust in God’s ability to multiply and to use us as conduits of His abundant blessing.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gifts and resources You have placed in our lives. Help us to recognize them and use them wisely for Your kingdom. Teach us not to despise the small things but to trust in Your power to multiply our efforts. As we leave this place today, may we be inspired to fulfill our purpose with what You have already provided. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Janice