Gather Up The Fragments

 

Key Verse: John 6:12 (KJV)
And when they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

Friends, after Jesus fed the multitude, He did something interesting. He told His disciples to gather up the fragments. The miracle was already over, but Jesus still cared about what remained. This teaches us an important lesson never to waste what God has provided. The fragments may have looked insignificant compared with the original miracle, but Jesus considered them valuable. There may be fragments in your life today that may include small opportunities, lessons from past experiences, relationships that can still be strengthened, gifts you have neglected, resources you have overlooked, or pieces of your life that you thought were no longer useful. Please do not despise the fragments. Luke 16:10 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.

Amazingly, there is an assurance today as God is teaching us to recognize and value what remains. Yes, sometimes we become so focused on what we lost that we fail to appreciate what God has preserved. Ephesians 5:16 - Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  The disciples gathered twelve baskets of fragments. What appeared to be leftovers became a visible testimony of God's abundant provision. Let’s gather what remains. Preserve what God has given you. Learn from what is left. And do not waste the blessings that God has placed in your hands this season in Jesus name.

Prayer Point:
Lord, give me wisdom to recognize and properly use what You have placed in my hands. Help me not to waste opportunities, resources, lessons, or blessings as I trust You for what is ahead. Amen.

Action Quote: Friends, don't allow disappointment over what was lost to make you waste what remains.