Lord, Make It Enough.

Monday, January 03, 2011
Lord, Make It Enough. God’s man had journeyed to the home of a widow and her son. There was a dark cloud hanging over that house that day. He would find out as soon as he entered that they only had enough meal to make one small portion of bread. Their plan was to make that last bit of bread, share it with one another, and then die. Starvation was certain at that point. Yet God’s man speaks and says, “Make the bread, then let me eat it.” Some would call it crazy. The widow called it obedience. Her cry – Lord, make it enough. She and her son never starved that day, nor in the days to come. God turned that “last meal” into the beginning of a life of provision for them.
The little boy had packed just enough for himself to enjoy a nice sized lunch that day. He was going to hear this man named Jesus preach, so he wanted to make sure he didn’t have to listen to his stomach growl throughout the day long message. When evening came, there were literally thousands and thousands gathered on the hillside. Jesus and His disciples were discussing what they would do about feeding all these hungry people. What could his little lunch do? Lord, make it enough. That little boy’s lunch turned into a feast for thousands upon thousands. 12 baskets could barely contain the leftovers at the end.
The poor, lame man at the gate needed money. He was just like everyone else on this planet, and without money he would starve. It was just that simple. Nevermind that he couldn’t walk – he needed to eat. As Jesus’ 2 apostles walked by, he asked them for some spare change. Their response shocked him – “Silver and gold have we none, but what we have, we give to you. In the Name of Jesus Christ, rise up and walk.” Lord, make it enough. I’m sure the once lame beggar that’s dancing down the street now would surely tell you it was.
He’s a young man, still wet behind the ears. His life is full of scars and even more blemishes. There are tons of people more qualified, skilled, able, and gifted than him. Yet God has called him to serve. And in this role God has given Him to serve through, his heart’s desire is to see students come to know Christ and fall more and more in love with Him daily. He doesn’t know how best to accomplish that. He isn’t the “student ministry master” by any means. Yet day after day, he simply prays, “Lord, make it enough.” And somehow, someway, in ways that can only bring glory to Christ, God uses his life and all its flaws to point folks back to Him.
You may not have much money. You may not think you can sing. You may not think you can teach. You may even think there’s not anything extra-ordinary you can do for Him. But whoever He’s created you to be – your personality, your abilities, your influence, your “you-ness” – lay it before Him with this prayer on your heart, “Lord, make it enough.” Time after time after time His answer resounds down through the ages, “My grace is enough. My power is made perfect in your weakness.” And today, in 2011, you’re certainly no exception to that rule.


That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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