Matthew 14:17-18…” All we have here are five loaves and two fish; then bring them here to me, JESUS replied”

Sequel to my last post on maximizing what we possess, titled “What’s in your hand”; I am beginning to see why some people probably don’t get what they want- many people want miracles and wonders but are not ready to do their part. God has imbibed in us gifts, talents, skills and given us resources in different forms such as wonderful people around them- family and friends, intellect; spontaneous ideas; finance; jobs and businesses; even the seemingly inconsequential things as access to the internet; books and even the bible. As little as some of these things are; they could be the little things you could present to God for Him to multiply.

I stumbled on this verse this morning during my personal devotion while reading “Light for the day” an online daily devotional by the convener of @lightcrusaders- Joseph Onaolapo @josephonaolapo and it resonated in my spirit; as this verse was also cited in church yesterday @cozaglobal- I couldn’t help but share my revelation with you.

One would wonder how the disciples would see a crowd as much as five thousand (5000) men, excluding women and children; which by statistics in today’s world, women tend to be more than men; let alone an amalgamation of both women and children; and propose to Jesus that they had five loaves of bread and two fish; how insignificant and inconsequential; what kind of proposal is that you would ask?- what mind did they have to even present that option to Jesus in the face of over 5000 people!; but then; His ways and thoughts aren’t ours!… He uses even the seemingly little things and makes them Big; He multiplies what we present to Him no matter how little just to meet your needs and avert shame. That’s exactly what He did; He took the little thing that was presented and made an outstanding ROI- Return On Investment that everyone- All five thousand men and the unrecorded number of women and children were fed that even 12 baskets were left!… He overdoes!!!- Jehovah Overdo!

Let me tell you one secret I learned from Jesus and was reminded in church yesterday; that the password is “Thank You Lord”- Matthew 14:19; Jesus gave thanks and the little multiplied; the bible also says “in everything, give thanks!”. 

What’s that seemingly little thing or Big thing you need?; thank God about it; thank Him in it and where necessary, for it and see how He will surprise you!… Thanking Him blows His mind; liken it to an earthly dad who receives thanks and appreciation from his son every now and then; for the things he bought him a while ago and even for his present request to daddy; if daddy can provide that request; Daddy’s heart will definitely melt to grant his son that request; how much more our Heavenly Father who has everything and owns everywhere; who grants us every favour and earthly blessing!… Don’t Short Change yourself!!!. Take a cue from earthly Kings and see how they react to praises from the people; the grant your request without further ado; how much more God!

The final lesson I learnt today was from the little boy who let go of His food- his all in all for that day- would you have done that as a kid?; would you be all smiles as a parent hearing that some adult  (old man) took your sons food on His way to school?- I doubt; I also doubt there was anything called Faith then that he would believe that a miracle would happen; I doubt he even knew who the person or capabilities of Jesus were; but he let go- See how God multiplied that; I am sure he ended up taking so much to school to share to his friends(feeling like a big boy; like the yorubas- a tribe in Nigeria will say- Omobabaolowo– Child of a wealthy Father) and even his family would partake of it… 

Trust God with the little in your hand and see how He will multiply it and leave you wowed!

What do you have?

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With Love

‘Kachi