God Wants Whatever You’ve Got

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CURRENT TEACHING SERIES Daring Faith

God Wants Whatever You’ve Got By Rick Warren — Jan 1, 2016 “‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’ He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” (John 6:5b-6 NIV) Do you remember the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish? I think it’s amazing that out of 5,000 people, only one person brought a lunch. I’m thinking a lot of people were hiding a picnic basket under their robes because they didn’t want to share with anybody else. But one little boy offered the bread and fish that he packed for his lunch. He gave Jesus what little he had, and God used it not just to feed a lot of people but also to show them how much he cared and how powerful he is. God always starts with what you have. You may not have much time. Your finances may not be worth much. You may not think you have much talent. But you can give God everything in your life. Give him your heart. Give him your reputation. Give him your past, your present, and your future. It may not be much, but you can give him your five loaves and two fish. In John 6:5-6 Jesus asks, “‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’ He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do” (NIV). Jesus wasn’t sweating how to feed 5,000 people. He already had in mind what he was going to do. He saw the need long before they did. And he had a plan. You need to understand this truth today: God always has the answer before you even know the problem. God is not sweating your unsolvable problem. It’s not too late in the day for Jesus. He saw your problem long before you did. He knew it was coming, and he already had a plan for it. God knows the solution to your problem before you even recognize it’s a problem. So why are you worrying? Just admit you have an unsolvable problem, and then give God everything you have. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick>> Talk It Over When you face an unsolvable problem, is your first reaction to look at your own resources or God’s promises? Why? What does it mean to give God something? Why do you think God wants us to surrender what we have before he works a miracle?   CURRENT RADIO SERIES Stories of the Bible   CURRENT TV SERIES Abide   And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 There’s a certain feeling you get when you just know God is calling you or leading you to do something difficult. And perhaps you’re feeling just that way as you head into the New Year. Maybe it’s a challenge in your commitment to Christ or a challenge to better engage your family. But if you’re in the will of God, you’ll always have God’s provision because God’s will is never stopped because of lack of resources—only a lack of obedience. There’s no recession in God’s resources. There’s no economic problem in the Kingdom of Heaven. If we are in the will of God, we can always count on God’s provision. So why in the world would an apparent lack of resources keep us from moving forward where we truly believe God is leading us? I don’t know what God’s will is for your life, but I do know three things about God’s will if you’re a believer in Christ: The will of God is good; the will of God is acceptable; and the will of God is perfect (Romans 12:2). So why not trust it if you believe that? Maybe you’ve spent much of your life simply following your own will, but it hasn’t worked out the way you planned. Start following God’s will this New Year. When you do, you’ll discover deep joy and satisfaction as you see Him provide at every turn! Follow God’s will in your life and He’ll never fail to provide for you!

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