DON'T WASTE THE LEFTOVERS!

Are you the kind of person who focuses on the big picture, the big rock, or who loves the details? How do you cope with loose ends?  

I'm a big-picture, big-task type ... and I hate loose ends!

I was reading John 6 this morning, and verses 12-13 arrested my attention. I sat with it for a while, putting myself in the story. I would have been so happy and excited with the BIG miracle of the 5000 men being fed. After the meal, perhaps I would have asked, "What big miracle/task is next?"  

Jesus told them to 'Gather the fragments' (read, leftovers, crumbs, loose ends) 

Have you come to the end of a big season of service? I have.

Have you felt redundant? I have.

I encourage you and me that the Lord says there is still enormous value in the fragments! Whatever 'gathering the fragments' looks like in your world, take the time to gather them up.  

There wasn't enough when they started, but Jesus used what they had, and now they had 12 baskets full!   Gather the leftovers and offer them to Him. Imagine what He could do with that!

Stop looking back at what was and look around at what is left - it may look like crumbs, but it holds richness and value.

You're not redundant; you're rich, resourced and relevant!

With love,

Lynda xx