SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 9:16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
OBSERVATION: The loaves of bread were not multiplied until they were broken. The loaves were whole when they entered His hands, but they did not leave His hands until they were broken. He only passed out broken loaves. It was the broken pieces that met the need of the hungry people.
What is true of the loaves Jesus used to feed the hungry can also be true of the servants Jesus uses to help the needy. The pride in our ability to serve the Lord must be broken until we are convinced that His work is only accomplished by HIM working through us!
APPLICATION: Being broken in the hands of Jesus is not a bad thing. It is a good thing to remain in the hands of Jesus! In fact, being broken can make me more useful as He places the pieces of my brokenness in places where people are hungry.
PRAYER: Lord, I remember attending youth rallies and singing with all my heart: “Jesus, use me; Oh Lord, don’t refuse me. Surely there’s a work that I can do. And even though it’s humble, Lord help my will to crumble. Though the cost be great I’ll work for you.” Oh, Lord, it is still true! Amen.
Pastor Leon
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