Loaves and Fishies: No Small Offering

"But Jesus said to them, 'They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!” They said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish...”    Matthew 15:16-17

In the midst of a season of transition, change, and oftentimes what feels like 'sitting on my hands,' a hidden gem of discovery has been revealed to my heart. The laws of heaven are at work! The Kingdom economy and inheritance of the believer is this: no lack, nothing wasted. All things working for the good of those who love God. (Romans 8.) The laws of multiplication. There is no lack, and that small offering we have to give, is multiplied 100fold, when born out of a place of love.

My prayer, "Lord, I long to be effective. I long to even today, show You love and to love those around me.  I want to bear fruit and not be idle. Life is brief. What can I do this day?"  And at face value, and glancing through a lens of "circumstance," it appears that what I have to offer in this season is pretty simple: NOT MUCH.

But upon deeper inspection....

Laws of Multiplication. 

I bring my little loaves and fishies. Jesus does the rest! It is a matter of humility, of obedience and of worship. Pouring ourselves out like a drink offering.

Here is the revelation:  We give away the "morsels of love" from our heart. Then, they are MULTIPLIED!

"She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her FILLED hands. [Whether in body, mind or spirit.]" Proverbs 31:20 AMP


It is not a matter of circumstance, but rather, perspective.

The Ministry of Encouragement. Sons and Daughters of Parakletos. Like Holy Spirit, edifying. Life Giving.

We live out the First and Second Commandment. This may look like the letter I mailed to encourage my relative who needed those words, or it may look like the random acts of kindness I gave simply and freely during the day, like the door I held open for the elderly man at the store, or the unexpected smile I gave away :) It may look like the moment I declined the temptation of sin and instead turned eyes of faith to God. It may look like the hidden prayers of intercession I lifted up all throughout the day and night. There is no praise of man or accolades in these things. But we do ALL things for the glory of the Lord. (Colossians 3:23.)

So, Jesus. Take my loaves and fishies. Take the morsels of my heart. I'll give them away over and over like bread. You are the Bread of Life. In me. And all my fountains are in You. Let this life be a fragrance. Thank You, that NOTHING IS WASTED when lavished at your feet. Let our lives be lit up with the revelation of the law of multiplication and a posture facing You. Hallelujah. Amen.