Trusting God with What You Have

Author: Ayodeji Oludapo

Date: October 23, 2024

Scripture:

"Then the Lord said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' 'A staff,' he replied. The Lord said, 'Throw it on the ground.'" — Exodus 4:2-3

"Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied." — Mark 6:41-42

Devotional Thoughts

Often, we find ourselves holding on to what we have, thinking it's not enough. We hesitate to offer our time, our talents, or our resources to God because they seem small or insignificant. Yet, the Bible tells us otherwise. Moses, standing before the burning bush, had only a shepherd’s rod—a simple tool of his daily trade. But when yielded to God, it became the rod that parted the Red Sea, delivered plagues upon Egypt, and ultimately brought freedom to God’s people.

Similarly, when Jesus was surrounded by over five thousand hungry people, it was a small lunch of two fish and five loaves that He used to perform a miracle, feeding everyone there. It wasn’t the abundance that made the difference—it was the surrender.

Sometimes, we feel that what we can give isn’t enough, but that’s the beauty of trusting God. What seems insufficient in our hands becomes something extraordinary when given to Him. The key is to trust God with what we have, however little it seems.

Consider the story of Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) in Acts 9. She wasn’t a public speaker or a miracle worker. Instead, she simply used her skills as a seamstress to serve others, making clothes for the poor. What she had seemed insignificant, but it touched lives in her community in such a profound way that when she died, people pleaded for Peter to come. Through Peter, God brought her back to life, and her story still inspires us today. God amplified her small acts of love and turned them into something eternally significant.

My wife started a small drumming club with just a handful of students. She didn’t know where it would lead, but she offered her talent and passion. As time went on, the club was invited to perform in front of more than 4,000 people. That small beginning—a few students learning to drum—became an opportunity to inspire thousands. This is how God works when we yield even the smallest things to Him.

Practical Reflection

• Take a moment to think about what God has placed in your life. What gifts or resources do you have that feel insignificant?

• Consider how you can yield them to God. It could be your time for serving others, a small financial contribution to a cause, or even a talent like singing, writing, or mentoring.

• Remember that when we trust God with what we have, we are taking a step of faith. It’s not about the size of the offering but about our willingness to trust God and let Him do the rest.

Closing Thoughts

When we give our time, talents, and resources to God, He transforms them into more than we could have imagined. No offering is too small when given with a trusting heart. Just as Moses saw his shepherd’s rod become a mighty weapon, and as the little boy’s lunch became a feast, God wants to take what you have and use it to bless others. Trust Him with what you have, and watch how He multiplies it for His glory.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that You can use whatever I have in my hands. Help me to trust You and yield every part of my life to You—my time, talents, and resources. I ask that You would take what I have and use it to bless others in ways that I can’t even begin to imagine. Thank You for being a God who multiplies. In Jesus' name, Amen.