John 6:11-13 And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.
Although Jesus could have easily multiplied the bread and fish and miraculously fed the 5000+ people, without anyone's help, He chose instead to use the disciples to distribute the meal. When it was all said and done, the disciples collected twelve baskets filled with leftovers. That was more than enough for them to take on their continued journey with Jesus. What we see here is the result of giving Jesus just a little of what we have, and then making ourselves available to be the hands and feet of Jesus; bringing the blessing to others, as He leads. When we sacrifice for others, in the Name of the Lord, we never lose. God's Word tells us that it is better to give than to receive. However, we have an amazing God who sees what we give, and the heart with which we give it, and blesses us abundantly (maybe not in the way we may want or expect). Nonetheless, the one thing that is certain is that we cannot, and will never, outgive God.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).
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