It has always amazed me to read about this boy who offered up his bread and fish for the multitude. What was he thinking? Didn't he realize how inadequate such a meager portion would be among so many? And could he have been the only one out of all those thousands of people who had any food with him that day? Not likely. The rest were either reluctant to share what they had, or they figured that what they had to offer would be nothing more than a worthless contribution. The Scriptures tell us that just this one boy offered up his meal to the Lord. As a result, one of the greatest miracles recorded in the Gospels comes to pass.

Have you ever felt that you didn't have much to offer anyone, let alone God? If He can feed a multitude with just a few loaves and fishes, imagine what He could do with even your most meager resources. Try offering God your time, material resources, and talents, and give Him the opportunity to use you in ways you could never imagine!

Prayer: Lord, forgive me for the times I've failed to share my personal resources with You and others, especially when there are so many people in need. Help me to see all the potential good that even the smallest gifts You've given me can do. Give me the faith and compassion to wholeheartedly offer them up to You so that others may be blessed, and You may be glorified.