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How to prepare your own Stone soup

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR OWN STONE SOUP



January 16

Bring What You Have



Bible in a Year:

Genesis 39–40 Matthew 11



“Bring them here to me,” [Jesus] said.
Matthew 14:18




Today's Scripture & Insight:
John 6:4–14


“Stone Soup,” an old tale with many versions, tells of a starving man who comes to a village, but no one there can spare a crumb of food for him. He puts a stone and water in a pot over a fire. Intrigued, the villagers watch him as he begins to stir his “soup.” Eventually, one brings a couple of potatoes to add to the mix; another has a few carrots. One person adds an onion, another a handful of barley. A farmer donates some milk. Eventually, the “stone soup” becomes a tasty chowder.

That tale illustrates the value of sharing, but it also reminds us to bring what we have, even when it seems to be insignificant. In John 6:1–14 we read of a boy who appears to be the only person in a huge crowd who thought about bringing some food. Christ’s disciples had little use for the boy’s sparse lunch of five loaves and two fishes. But when it was surrendered, Jesus increased it and fed thousands of hungry people!

I once heard someone say, “You don’t have to feed the five thousand. You just have to bring your loaves and fishes.” Just as Jesus took one person’s meal and multiplied it far beyond anyone’s expectations or imagination (v. 11), He’ll accept our surrendered efforts, talents, and service. He just wants us to be willing to bring what we have to Him. 

By: Cindy Hess Kasper


REFLECT

What have you been holding back from God? Why is it difficult to bring that area of your life to Him?


PRAY
Jesus, help me to surrender whatever I have to You, knowing You can multiply a little into a lot.

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