WHAT WILL GOD DO WITH WHAT I HAVE?

There were about 5,000 men there. Jesus replied, “Tell them to sit down in groups of about fifty each.” So the people all sat down.                        Luke 9:14-15 (NLT2)

GOD DESIRES TO USE WHAT WE HAVE TO BRING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV)

After everyone was full, Jesus told His disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves.     John 6:12-13 (NLT2)

GOD DESIRES TO USE WHAT WE HAVE TO TEACH US TO BE FAITHFUL STEWARDS

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?                                                               Luke 16:10-11 (NLT2)

"Well done, you good and faithful servant!' said his master. 'You have been faithful in managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share my happiness!'   Matthew 25:21 (TEV)

And they all ate as much as they wanted. After everyone was full…     John 6:11-12 (NLT2)

GOD DESIRES TO USE WHAT WE HAVE TO TEACH US TO LIVE OPEN-HANDED

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.        Malachi 3:10 (NIV)

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.     Acts 4:32 (NLT2)