Not Enough

Mark 8:5 "How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they replied.


Yes, this is the miracle of the loaves and fishes feeding over 4000 people. Today I am struck by the compassion of Jesus on these people who had not eaten for three days. He calls the disciples to him and then asks them the question.  The disciples weren't sure about how this was going to go either, wondering where in the world they were going to get food for the people when they were in the middle of nowhere.  And yet, Jesus took what little they had to offer and made it plentiful for all who were there.  There were even leftovers. For me today, the seven loaves feel a little like where I am in my life.  I feel like, "Lord, this is what I have to offer.  It isn't much and I'm not sure how it will work, but it's what I have to give." God can take my little offering that, frankly, for me alone would not be enough to do anything with, and make it bountiful for the Kingdom.  My part is to give Him all that I have (you realize the disciples didn't say anything about what they were going to eat if they gave up their bread) and let Jesus make something incredible happen.  Surrender.