Called to Serve

There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many.
John 6:9, CSB 

I wonder how often people hold back their services and offerings to God because they think they are too small to make any kind of difference. How many times have you held back your talents and gifts from God’s use because you thought they were insignificant? People are guilty of using their “insignificance” as an excuse for not doing anything for the kingdom of God. 

The Gospel of John records an account of the Son of God feeding more than 5,000 people. Jesus and His disciples looked upon a large hungry crowd, and then He looked for someone to make an offering. A small boy decided against keeping his lunch for himself and gave it to Jesus. Jesus took the five barley loaves and the two fish, blessed them and fed the whole crowd until they were full. 

Can you imagine the blessing and enjoyment the young boy received from giving his small offering to the Lord and serving others with it? What if the boy had kept his lunch for himself, either because he was selfish or because he thought it was too insignificant? He would have really missed out on a huge blessing! No offering or act of service is too small or insignificant. Use what you have for His glory and the good of others! 

PRAY: Spend time thanking God for all the different ways He has served you. Now it’s time to serve others. Ask Him to reveal to you a way that you can serve your one today. 

ACT: Identify one kind thing you can do to serve your one today, then do it.