Little Is Much When God Is In It
“One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” John 6:8,9
In the familiar story of the feeding of the five thousand, we see in the above verses that Andrew’s focus was on the wrong thing. Instead of answering Andrew’s question verbally, Jesus proceeds to show Andrew just what He can do with five loaves and two small fishes.
“And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” John 6:10-13
When tempted to have the same attitude as Andrew, concerning our time, treasures, talents…such as –
“God, this is all I have; what is it compared to the current need?”….or, “what is it compared to what others are offering?”, etc.
Instead of having our focus on US, we must remember to keep our focus on the LORD as we give Him our all. Then, step back and watch HIM take our “lunch” and multiply it according to HIS will…for HIS honor and glory!
Little Is Much When God Is In It
In the harvest field now ripened
There’s a work for all to do;
Hark! the voice of God is calling
To the harvest calling you.
Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.
Does the place you’re called to labor
Seem too small and little known?
It is great if God is in it,
And He’ll not forget His own.
Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.
Are you laid aside from service,
Body worn from toil and care?
You can still be in the battle,
In the sacred place of prayer.
Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.
When the conflict here is ended
And our race on earth is run,
He will say, if we are faithful,
“Welcome home, My child—well done!”
Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.
(Kittie L. Suffield)
~ Rachel ~