– Scripture:

                Never Waste Anything

When the people had eaten their fill, he said to his disciples, “Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted.” They went to work and filled twelve large baskets with leftovers from the five barley loaves.

                              John 6:12–13 MSG

– Reflection:

When Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand, it says He blessed and multiplied five loaves of bread and two fishes. Everyone had enough to eat, and there were still twelve baskets full of bread left over. That’s because we serve a God of abundance. Then Jesus told the disciples to collect all the leftovers so that nothing was wasted. With God, nothing is ever wasted. He’ll never waste an experience, never waste a hurt, never waste a dream, never destroy even a piece of bread. 

Where do we go from here?

If you’ve felt you’ve wasted years of your life in the wrong job, hanging around the bad people, or doing the wrong things, God will gather those years and restore them. He’ll take those experiences the enemy meant for your harm and turn them around for your good. Every scenario you’ve gone through has deposited something inside you. He’ll make you stronger, wiser, and better off than you were before. Be encouraged today because, with God, all things are possible! He is your provider, and nothing is ever wasted. 

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank You for being able to take every bit of our lives, past, present, and future, and turn it around for our good. Thank You for having the power to bless and multiply so that we are better off than before. We know that with You, nothing is ever wasted. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.