More Reminders about Nada que Dar

I’ve been reading in Luke. And last night I was in chapter 9. I’ve been reminded of the fact that I have nada que dar (nothing to give). But also not that I have nada que dar just to the Lord but also that I have nada que dar to others. In verse 2 and 3 of chapter 9 it says, “and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them: “Take nothing for the journey- no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” The disciples when they were sent out they took nothing. When they arrived to the other cities they had nada que dar physically to the people. But they had the most important thing of all that can save a man from eternity in hell, but more importantly a life on earth without Christ. I can’t imagine a life without HIM!!

Also further down in the chapter in verse 13-15 it says “He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.”  (About five thousand men were there.)” The disciples didn’t have nearly enough food for all the people they had just enough for themselves and had nada que dar to the people. But when we have nada que dar as long as we are willing to give up what we have like the disciples gave up their lunch. Christ will make it work for His purpose and for the glory of His kingdom. Verse 16-17 says, “Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.” When the disciples gave up their food not only did Christ make it enough for everyone to eat, but they were satisfied. No one wanted anymore, and they had 12 baskets of leftovers. When you give up whatever we have, whatever Christ is asking us to give up, not only will he make to enough but He will make it more than enough. So that there is no way we can take credit for ourselves, but can keep God from getting the glory and honor he deserves.