73:  WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HAND?

Scripture Readings: Exodus 4:1-5; 2kings 4:1-6; Mark 6:35-44

Key Verse:
“And the Lord said unto him, what is that in thine hand?” – Exodus 4:2

“. . . what hast thou in the house. . .?”  – 2Kings 4:2

DEVOTIONAL

Whenever God wants to perform a miracle through a person, He usually starts with what they already possess.

When Moses stood before God, trembling and insecure, God did not ask him what he lacked. He asked, “What is in your hand?” Moses only saw a rod. God saw a nation’s deliverance.

When Jesus fed the five thousand, He did not create bread from nothing first. He asked, “What do we have?” Heaven often multiplies available resources that are surrendered to God.

The tragedy is that many people keep waiting for what they do not have while neglecting what they already possess. Some have ideas but refuse to develop them. Some have gifts but bury them in fear. Others have opportunities but despise them because they appear too small.

God does not begin with emptiness. He begins with available resources.

The widow in 2Kings thought she had nothing except a little oil. Yet that small oil became the doorway to supernatural provision.

Never say, “I have nothing.”

If you have Christ, wisdom, strength, time, skill, health, relationships, ideas, or even willingness, you already have seed for increase.

Personal Reflection

What “small thing” have I been underestimating?
Have fear, comparison, or discouragement stopped me from using my gifts?

Life Application

• Identify one practical ability or opportunity you have ignored.
• Begin using it intentionally this week.
• Stop comparing your beginning with someone else’s harvest.

Prayer Points

• Father, show me what You have already placed in my life and how to use it – what to do.
• Teach me to cooperate with Your process of increase.
• Let my little become much in Your hands.