Working in a restaurant, I am privileged to meet cute kids and funny adults. A little boy and his family have been coming to our restaurant this summer. Last time he came, the little, 2-year-old boy asked me if I had an iPad. I told him no, and he was quite shocked. ”I have two iPads (His family does),” he said.
Today, this little boy and his family came in today. He asked me if I had a Nintendo DS, and I told him no. He goes on asking me a million other questions. Finally, he said, “Do you have anything?” His question got me thinking.
I am reminded of a sad situation I witnessed yesterday. I saw a woman on the side of the interstate yesterday. It was raining and she was holding up a sign, “What would Jesus do?” My heart broke in a million pieces, and I gave her the little money I had in my wallet. I wished I could have done more. When I got home, I couldn’t help but feel extremely grateful for what I have. I have roof over my head, a beautiful bedroom, drawers full of clothes, a car to drive, a bed to sleep on, running water, a fridge full of food, a loving family, educational opportunities, and much more. If that realization doesn’t cure a case of the grumpies, I don’t know what will.
I am been blessed with so much. Instead of craving the latest and greatest, I am starting to find contentment with what I have. I praise God for the blessings He has given me. To answer the little boy’s question: I have more than just anything, I have everything I need.
Well said
Thanks Karen!
This also reminds me of the story of Elisha and the widow…She is in debt when her husband dies. Elisha asks her what she has. She has a little oil. He uses that and multiplies it (through her obedience) to help her and bring her what she needs. Jesus does the same thing. He uses what we have, no matter how small the amount, and multiplies it as we walk in obedience to Him, laying ourselves at His feet. And, the truth is that we have EVERYTHING in Christ! The “oil” we all have is the Holy Spirit. As we walk in obedience to the Lord, He gives us more and more of Himself!
Sorry, this is a little off-topic, but your question really made me think of this
May the Lord guide you and multiply your efforts. May He fill you to overflowing with Himself as you walk in obedience to Him. May you have so much of Him that there is enough to share with everyone and even some left over!
Love in Him,
Natalie
Hi Natalie,
Thanks so much for sharing the story of Elisha and the widow. It is so awesome that God has use what we have and multiply it as we grow in Him! Thanks for reading and sharing.
Blessings,
Sarah