The Daily: Tuesday March 10, 2026

And he said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see." When they found out, they said, "Five, and two fish." Mark 6:38

What Do You Have?

Five loaves and two fish. That was all there was to feed thousands of starving people. In an entirely reasonable assessment, that was just about nothing. Yet, instead of dismissing what they had offered as insufficient or sending them off to get more, Jesus simply asked the most important question: "What is it that you have?" Jesus asks this to cut through all our excuses and doubts about ourselves. We are so focused on what we don't have, we can easily lose sight of what we do have.

While you may not have many financial resources, you likely have time. You probably do not have the expertise or experience to accomplish the tasks you need to accomplish, but you have a good listener. You may not have a lot of energy, but you do have a kind heart. Jesus is not asking you to have every aspect of your life together or to have unlimited resources. He is asking you to take what you have to the table. The disciple's small lunch was the beginning of something truly amazing- not because it was spectacular, but because the disciples were willing to give it.

Your contribution may mean far more than you could ever realize. Your contribution, no matter how insignificant it appears to you, may be the exact thing that will make a significant difference in the lives of others or in your own community.

Reflection Question

What gifts, resources, or abilities do you have that you've been undervaluing or overlooking?

Prayer

Lord, help me see my gifts and resources through Your eyes. Give me courage to offer what I have, trusting that You can use it in ways I never imagined.