Maybe you feel like you have nothing to offer to God. You need to know that nobody and nothing is too small to be used by Jesus, for his glory. Come to him with your scraps, and he will satisfy you, and transform you.
Text: Mark 8:14-21
1) Sometimes, as Christians, we can think that God only uses those that we see on a stage (preachers, worship leaders, etc), and that we need to offer Him big things in order to see a big impact in His kingdom. But Jesus often talks about the small things, like giving two pennies, and having a mustard seed of faith. What are your thoughts about this? Why do we overlook the small things that we can offer God?
2) Remember that Jesus takes these small things and transforms them and uses them for his glory! What is something small that you can do or start doing? Or as Phil asked, “What is in your hand? What desires do you have?”
3) Phil talked about how the disciples became worried and anxious about having no food, even though Jesus just fed thousands with a few loaves and fish. What are some things in your life that you are worried about? How can you bring those things to Jesus and trust him with them?
4) “Make it your whole heart’s desire to know and see Jesus.” We truly find all that we need when we pursue a relationship with Jesus. How can you pursue this relationship this week? What is helpful for you in growing this relationship? What distracts you from growing the relationship?
