Friday, November 28, 2025

When A Man Has No One But God

Thursday, November 27, 2025

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. Proverbs 25:27

SERMON: TRUE HUMILITY – THE SWEETNESS THAT DOES NOT DESTROY

Text: Proverbs 25:27 — “It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”

Introduction — When Sweetness Becomes Poison

Honey in Scripture represents sweetness, delight, pleasure, abundance. In the ancient world, honey was the sweetest natural thing a man could taste. It was desirable, but if eaten in excess, it caused sickness. The same is true for the human soul: certain things are good in measure, but deadly in excess — especially self-glory.

Solomon takes this physical truth and applies it to a spiritual reality:
Just as too much honey harms the body, the pursuit of our own glory harms the soul.

This verse strikes directly at the heart of pride, self-promotion, ego, and the endless human obsession with being noticed, honored, admired, praised, or elevated.

Our entire modern world is built around honey:

likes, views, followers
recognition, status, self-branding
being known, being admired
projecting one’s achievements
building a name for oneself

People want sweetness, and Solomon says:
“Be careful. Sweetness can make you sick.”

This sermon explores the deep warning of the text:
The pursuit of personal glory destroys humility, corrupts the heart, distances us from God, and turns spiritual honey into poison.

1. Honey Is Good — But Not Too Much

The Bible never says honey is evil.
Likewise, it is not wrong to receive encouragement, gratitude, appreciation, or honour when God Himself brings it to you.

There is a difference between:

accepting honor humbly
and
seeking honor aggressively.

God honors faithfulness.
People may appreciate your service.
That's normal and healthy.

But the Scripture warns:
“Not good to eat much honey.”

Too much sweetness leads to:

nausea
imbalance
sickness

And the human heart is extremely weak in this area.
It does not take much sweetness — a compliment, a praise, a recognition — before pride begins to rise.

Most people do not fall because of hardship. They fall because of success.

Many do not stumble because of trials. They stumble because of praise.

Honey blinds more people than bitterness.

2. The Dangerous Sweetness of Self-Glory

The second part of the proverb says:

“So for men to search their own glory is not glory.”

Meaning:
When you chase glory for yourself, it loses all real glory.
What the world calls “glory” is actually hollow, empty, and shameful in God’s eyes.

Self-glory is a counterfeit crown.
It looks shiny but it has no eternal value.

Why is self-glory so dangerous?

Because:

It steals glory from God
Isaiah 42:8 — “My glory will I not give to another.”
It inflates the ego
Pride is the root of all sin (Proverbs 16:18).
It creates self-dependence instead of God-dependence
A man seeking his own name forgets God’s name.
It makes us compare ourselves with others
Pride thrives in competition.
It destroys relationships
A proud man cannot submit, cannot forgive, cannot love.
It kills spiritual hunger
A man full of self-glory no longer hungers for God’s glory.

True humility cannot coexist with self-exaltation.
The moment we seek our own fame, we lose sight of Jesus.

3. Biblical Examples of Honey Becoming Poison

a. King Nebuchadnezzar – “Look at my great Babylon!”

He ate too much honey — self-glory — and God struck him down until he acknowledged the Most High.

b. King Uzziah – Strong until he became proud

When he became famous, his heart was lifted up, and he was struck with leprosy (2 Chronicles 26:16).

c. The Pharisees – Loved the praises of men

Jesus said they did everything “to be seen by men” (Matthew 23:5).

They sought honey and became spiritual sick.

d. Lucifer – The first sin in the universe

Not adultery, theft, or murder.
It was pride:

“I will ascend…I will be like the Most High.”

He overate honey — and fell from glory.

4. Glory Belongs to God Alone

One of the greatest spiritual insights you will ever learn is this:

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

True humility is simply this:

God is center, not me
His name is above mine
His kingdom, not my empire
His will, not my ambition
His fame, not my reputation

The humble man is free because he doesn’t need the applause of men.
He finds joy in God alone.

When men praise him — he thanks God.
When men criticize him — he leans on God.
When men forget him — he does not mind, because his identity is rooted in God, not in popularity.

5. Why the Heart Loves Sweetness

The desire for praise, approval, recognition, or validation is rooted in the fallen nature.

We want to feel important.

We want others to see our achievements.

We want to be admired.

We want to be respected.

We want to be somebody.

This is the inner hunger of the flesh.

But if you feed the flesh with honey, it grows stronger and demands more.

This is why people become addicted to:

affirmation
public praise
compliments
achievements
status
social media attention

The more they receive, the more they want.

The flesh will never say “enough.”

Only humility kills that craving.

6. The Cure to Self-Glory: Looking at the Glory of God

The surest way to kill pride is not by looking at yourself less, but by looking at God more.

When Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, he cried:

“Woe is me!” (Isaiah 6:5)

Not because God humiliated him,
but because God’s glory exposed his nothingness.

The closer you come to the greatness of God,
the smaller you realize you are.

The brighter the light,
the more clearly you see your dust.

The more you behold His holiness,
the more you understand your need for His mercy.

Humility grows in the atmosphere of God’s glory.

7. Jesus — The Perfect Example of Humility

Philippians 2:5–8 shows Christ’s humility:

He is God, yet He took the form of a servant
He deserved honour, yet He accepted shame
He could command legions of angels, yet He humbled Himself
He washed the feet of His disciples
He was silent before His accusers

Jesus, the One who truly deserves eternal glory, did not seek His own glory.

He said:

“I seek not mine own glory.” (John 8:50)

What an astonishing statement.
The Son of God refusing to seek His own glory — how much more should we refuse it?

If the sinless Christ did not seek His own glory,
how much more should sinners avoid self-promotion?

8. How to Walk in True Humility

1. Acknowledge God in everything

Say like David:
“Not unto us, O Lord, but unto Your name give glory.”

2. Serve in secret

Jesus said the Father who sees in secret will reward openly.

3. Accept obscurity

You don’t need to be noticed to be valuable.

4. Receive praise carefully

Let gratitude rise, but let pride die.

5. Give credit to others

Lifting others is the mark of true greatness.

6. Confess your weaknesses

Pride hides.
Humility admits.

7. Remember your origins

Everything you have — talents, strength, breath — is from God.

8. Look to the cross

At the cross, the boasting of man dies, and the grace of God shines.

9. The Bitter Reality of a Life of Self-Glory

A person who seeks his own glory becomes:

insecure
competitive
jealous
easily offended
hungry for praise
exhausted from keeping up appearances
empty on the inside

Self-glory leads to burnout because you must constantly perform to stay relevant.

You must keep producing, keep impressing, keep maintaining an image.

It becomes slavery.

The Scripture is mercifully warning us:

Don’t eat too much honey. Don’t chase glory. It will destroy you.

10. God Himself Lifts the Humble

While the proud lift themselves,
the humble wait for God to lift them.

1 Peter 5:6 — “Humble yourselves…that He may exalt you in due time.”

When God exalts you,
no man can bring you down.

When you exalt yourself,
God Himself will bring you down.

Let God write your story.
Let God build your name.
Let God open the doors.
Let God fight the battles.
Let God reward your faithfulness.

It is safer to be exalted by God than by men.

Conclusion — Don’t Eat Too Much Honey

The world says:
“Promote yourself.”
“Push your brand.”
“Show your achievements.”
“Let people see your greatness.”

But Scripture says:
“Not good to eat much honey.”

Self-glory is a sweetness that destroys.
Humility is a sweetness that heals.

Choose humility.
Choose the way of Christ.
Choose to decrease, that Christ may increase.

And one day, when all earthly crowns turn to dust,
when all human praise fades into silence,
when all applause becomes meaningless —

the humble will shine in the glory of God forever.

Amen.

can satan use AI or chatgpt to turn people away from God

Will the forces of darkness or Satan use tools like ChatGPT to draw people away from God?

Short answer:

Yes—Satan can use any tool, technology, or human invention to deceive. But God can also use the very same tools for His glory. What matters is the heart of the person using it.

1. Satan Has Always Used Whatever Tools Are Available

In Scripture, Satan used:

a serpent (Genesis 3)
lies and twisted words (Matthew 4)
kings and governments (Daniel, Revelation)
people’s desires (James 1:14)
even Peter’s mouth temporarily (Matthew 16:23)

So yes, Satan can use technology—internet, social media, entertainment, and even AI—to:

spread lies
distract minds
numb people spiritually
promote sin
weaken faith
create confusion
encourage self-centeredness instead of God-centeredness

The enemy does not care what the tool is.
He cares about the influence it produces.

2. But Remember: Technology Is Not Satanic by Itself

A hammer can build a church or break a window.
Fire can cook a meal or burn a house.

Technology carries the nature of the one using it.

AI, chat systems, and digital tools:

do not have spirits
do not have wills
do not have beliefs
do not have allegiance to darkness or light
They simply reflect data, programming, and user input.

What determines whether it is used for good or evil is the heart of the person seeking counsel and the content they choose.

3. God Always Uses What Satan Tries to Use for Evil

Consider how God redeemed:

Joseph’s betrayal (“You meant it for evil, God meant it for good.”)
the cross (the darkest act became salvation)
persecution (which spread the gospel)

Satan can use technology, but God can overpower him anytime.
He can use AI to:

spread the gospel
teach Scripture
support pastors
answer spiritual questions
encourage believers
defend truth
bring clarity to people hurt by false teachings

You are, right now, using this tool to grow in the Word.
That is God using it for good.

4. The Real Battlefield Is Not Technology — It Is the Human Heart

Satan does not primarily attack devices.
He attacks desire.

His battlefield is:

our mind
our will
our attention
our priorities
our spiritual hunger
our affections

Satan’s main goal is that:

people stop loving God
people become distracted
people live for themselves
people doubt Scripture
people pursue sin

He doesn’t care if he uses:

a conversation
a movie
money
relationships
the internet
AI

The weapon changes; the strategy does not.

5. How You Can Stay Spiritually Safe Using AI

1. Test every answer against Scripture

Even when the answer is good, the Bible is final authority.

2. Stay submitted to the Holy Spirit

He teaches, convicts, and guides into truth.

3. Avoid sinful or harmful uses of technology

Satan enters through doors we open.

4. Use AI as a helper, not as your God

Never let it replace prayer, church, or Scripture.

5. Guard your heart

Proverbs 4:23 — “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

6. Use the tool for God’s glory

If you use it for Bible learning, sermons, discipleship, prayer, and spiritual growth, then God is using it for His kingdom.

6. Final Conclusion

Yes, tools like ChatGPT can be misused by the forces of darkness.
But no, ChatGPT itself is not of darkness, demonic, or spiritually possessed.
It is simply a tool—neutral by nature, powerful depending on purpose.

What matters most is:

your discernment,
your intention,
your heart’s alignment with God.

If you stay close to Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and prayer—
no digital tool can pull you away from God.

In fact, God can use the same tool to make you stronger, wiser, and more grounded in truth.

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

SERMON: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done”

Matthew 6:10

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He placed this petition at the very heart of the Lord’s Prayer. Before asking for daily bread, forgiveness, or protection, He commands us to pray first for God’s rule and God’s will. These words are short, but their meaning touches every part of a believer’s life. They show us how a Christian should think, hope, desire, surrender, and live.

Let us break down the meaning.

1. “Thy Kingdom Come” — A Cry for God’s Rule to Increase

The “Kingdom of God” is not merely a place, but God’s reign. When Jesus says, “Thy Kingdom come,” He is teaching us to desire:

A. The Kingdom in our hearts

Before God’s Kingdom conquers the world, it must conquer me.

It means:

“Lord, rule over my desires.”
“Let Your righteousness replace my sin.”
“Let Your Word decide how I live, not my emotions or the world’s pressure.”

The Kingdom comes when:

the proud become humble,
the sinful repent,
the stubborn yield,
and the self-willed surrender.

Praying “Thy Kingdom come” is first a personal submission:
“Be the King of my life.”

B. The Kingdom in the world

When we pray this, we are asking:

That Christ be known
That souls be saved
That darkness be pushed back
That righteousness prevails
That truth reigns over lies

It is a missionary prayer. “Thy Kingdom come” is asking God to extend His rule in families, schools, nations, governments, and communities.

C. The Kingdom in its final glory

We are also longing for the Second Coming of Christ, when:

evil is destroyed,
justice is established,
and Jesus reigns forever.

This prayer says:
“Lord, come quickly. Finish Your work. Let all creation see Your glory.”

Thus, “Thy Kingdom come” is both a present prayer—“Rule in me now”—and a future hope—“Return and reign forever.”

2. “Thy Will Be Done” — The Surrender of All We Are

After praying for God’s rule, Jesus teaches us to pray for God’s will. This means:

A. “Not my will, but Yours.”

It echoes the prayer of Christ in Gethsemane.
A true Christian does not ask God to bless his plan; he asks God to replace his plan with God’s plan.

Praying “Thy will be done” means:

“Even when I disagree, Your will is right.”
“Even when I don’t understand, Your plan is good.”
“Even when it hurts, You are still perfect.”

This is the hardest prayer for the flesh to pray, but the most powerful prayer for the spirit to surrender.

B. “On earth as it is in heaven”

How is God’s will done in heaven?

Perfectly
Joyfully
Immediately
Without complaint
Without resistance

So Jesus is saying:

“Father, let me obey You the way angels obey You—fully, joyfully, immediately.”

This removes:

half-hearted obedience
delayed obedience
selective obedience
conditional obedience

It calls us into whole-hearted obedience, the obedience of heaven.

C. God’s will over my feelings

We often pray guided by fear, desire, or pressure.
“Thy will be done” realigns us.

It means:

If God opens a door → walk through it.
If God shuts a door → trust Him.
If God delays → wait on Him.
If God redirects → follow Him.

It means: “My feelings do not rule me; Your will does.”

3. The Prayer That Changes Everything

These two phrases reshape the entire Christian life.

A. They destroy selfishness

Most prayers are “my will, my desire, my plan.”
Jesus flips it:
Start with God, not you.

B. They align us with God’s mission

When we pray this way, we are not trying to bend heaven to earth; we are asking heaven to come down and transform earth.

C. They bring peace

Why?
Because when we want God’s will, we will never be disappointed.
God never fails His own plan.

D. They produce holiness

When a person sincerely prays:

“Your Kingdom come,”
“Your will be done,”

sin loses its power, pride melts, worldly desires fade, and obedience becomes sweet.

4. Personal Application

A. In trials

“Thy will be done” means God has a purpose even in my pain.

B. In decisions

I don’t choose based on convenience, fear, or opportunity.
I choose based on God’s direction.

C. In conflicts

Not my pride, not my ego, not my anger—
Your will be done.

D. In spiritual battles

We submit to God and resist the devil.
When His Kingdom comes in us, darkness cannot stay.

5. A Final Picture

When we pray, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done,” we are placing the crown on God’s head instead of our own.
We are stepping off the throne of our lives and inviting the true King to sit where He belongs.

It is not a small prayer; it is a total surrender.

And when God’s Kingdom governs your heart, and God’s will controls your steps, then your life becomes an instrument of heaven on earth.

Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me. Matthew 12:30 Do not fear or be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. For I will never leave you or forsake you. Go

Sermon: “With Christ or Against Christ”

Text: Matthew 12:30 – “He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.”

There are some statements Jesus made that are so sharp, so clear, so unbendable, that no one can hide behind excuses or grey areas after hearing them. This is one of those statements. Here Christ removes all neutrality, all middle ground, all self-made zones of convenience. There are only two positions in the spiritual realm: with Christ or against Christ, gathering with Him or scattering abroad.

This verse was spoken in a context where Jesus was not addressing atheists, not addressing pagans, not addressing people who openly hated God. He was speaking to deeply religious people—men who thought they were defending God, honouring Moses, and protecting the purity of Israel. Yet Jesus said that in opposing His work, in rebuking His ministry, in resisting His message, they were actually against God Himself, even though in their own minds they believed they were serving Him.

This is extremely important for our generation, because the greatest resistance to Christ often does not come from the openly wicked, but from the self–righteous, the proud, the religiously trained, or those hardened by tradition and personal pride. And sometimes it is even a friend, a family member, a co-worker, or a pastor who, thinking he is doing good, ends up standing against the very purpose and mission of God.

So today let us consider this statement of Jesus under three headings:

Christ Leaves No Neutral Ground
To Resist the Gospel Is to Resist God
How a Man Who Rebukes You for Preaching Christ Stands Against God

1. Christ Leaves No Neutral Ground

Jesus did not say, “He who is against Me is against Me.” That would be obvious. Instead, He said something far deeper: “He that is not with Me is against Me.”

This shows us that neutrality is an illusion. There is no spiritual Switzerland. A man who says, “I am not for Christ, but I am not against Him either,” imagines a third category that Jesus Himself never allowed.

Why?

Because Jesus did not come to offer an opinion or a philosophy to be admired.
He came as:

The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world
The King of Kings
The rightful Lord of every heart
The Judge of the living and the dead

No one can stay neutral toward a King who demands the throne. As C. S. Lewis once said, “A man can no more remain neutral toward Christ than he can remain neutral toward gravity.”

If He is God, then to ignore Him is rebellion.
If He is Lord, then to delay obedience is disobedience.
If He is the Savior, then to reject His call is to embrace spiritual death.

Jesus did not say “with My teachings,” or “with My moral ideas,” but “with Me.”
To be with Him means:

to believe Him
to love Him
to follow Him
to obey Him
to stand publicly for Him
to gather others to Him

Anything less is already a position of opposition.

One may not speak against Christ with their lips, but if they refuse to stand with Him, they silently side with darkness. The human heart cannot remain empty; if Christ does not rule it, sin and the world will rule it. Therefore Jesus draws a clear line that no one can erase: you are either with Him or you are against Him.

2. To Resist the Gospel Is to Resist God

Jesus continues: “He that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.”

Here Christ reveals that His mission is to gather—to gather lost souls into the kingdom, the sheep into the fold, sinners into grace, the broken into healing, the condemned into forgiveness. Every preacher of Christ, whether a pastor, missionary, or ordinary believer, joins Him in this sacred work of gathering.

But Jesus says that anyone who does not gather with Him is not simply lazy; he is actively scattering.
A person might say:

“But I’m not scattering! I’m just staying silent.”
“I’m not against the gospel; I just don’t want to get involved.”
“I’m not opposing preaching; I just don’t like that you are preaching to others.”

But Jesus sees deeper into the invisible kingdom. To oppose gospel preaching is to scatter the sheep. To discourage evangelism is to hinder souls. To silence the message of Christ is to push people back into darkness.

The Pharisees thought they were protecting religion. Jesus said they were fighting God.

In Matthew 12, Jesus heals a man possessed by a demon. The Pharisees see the miracle, hear the truth, and yet accuse Him of being empowered by Satan. Jesus answers them with this devastating statement: “He that is not with Me is against Me.”

In other words:

“You think you are defending God. But in rebuking the work of God, you are resisting Him.”

This has always been the pattern:

Moses’ authority was opposed by religious traditionalists in Israel.
Jeremiah’s prophecy was condemned by priests who thought he was too bold.
John the Baptist was rejected by Pharisees who thought he was too radical.
And finally, Jesus Himself was crucified by religious leaders who believed they were protecting their nation and honouring Moses.

Every generation sees people who rebuke the truth while believing they are on God’s side. But the question is not: Do they think they are right?
The real question is: Are they standing WITH Christ?

3. How a Man Who Rebukes You for Preaching Christ Stands Against God

Let us now apply this to a situation many believers face: someone rebukes you for preaching Christ. They tell you:

“Stop talking about Jesus.”
“Don’t preach here.”
“Don’t share the gospel with people.”
“You should keep religion private.”
“Don’t bring Christ into this conversation.”

Some do it out of irritation, some out of pride, some out of worldly mindset, some out of fear of man, and some out of spiritual blindness.

But whatever the reason, Jesus has already defined what this action means: to rebuke the preaching of Christ is to stand against God Himself.

Let us consider why:

(1) They oppose the very mission of Christ

Jesus said, “The Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
When a person rebukes you for seeking the lost with the gospel, they are working against the purpose for which Christ came into the world.

They are not disagreeing with you, they are opposing the whole mission of God’s redemptive work.

(2) They hinder the Holy Spirit’s work

The Holy Spirit’s ministry is to:

convict the world of sin
open hearts to Christ
draw people to salvation
glorify Jesus

When someone tries to silence the gospel, they attempt to silence the voice of the Spirit who is at work through the message. Scripture calls this “resisting the Holy Ghost” (Acts 7:51).

They are not merely uncomfortable; they are resisting God.

(3) They discourage the church from gathering souls

Jesus said that those who do not gather with Him scatter.
Someone who discourages gospel preaching automatically becomes a scatterer—someone who pushes people away from the truth, away from conviction, away from the possibility of salvation.

The devil does not need to send demons to silence evangelism; he often uses ordinary people who simply tell believers to “keep quiet.”

(4) They place themselves in direct opposition to Christ’s command

When someone rebukes a believer for preaching Christ, they are opposing:

Jesus’ Great Commission: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.”
Jesus’ call to witness: “You shall be My witnesses.”
Jesus’ example: “He went about preaching the kingdom.”

To tell a Christian not to preach Christ is to tell Jesus that His command is unwise, unnecessary, or offensive. It is to contradict the Lord of heaven.

(5) They reveal a heart not aligned with God’s values

A man who rebukes gospel preaching is showing:

that he values human comfort over eternal souls
that he fears man more than God
that he prefers silence over truth
that he does not grasp the seriousness of eternity
that he loves the world more than the kingdom

This is why Jesus says there is no neutrality.

A heart that belongs to God will never oppose the preaching of Christ.
A heart that loves Christ will rejoice when the gospel is proclaimed.
A heart filled with the Spirit will never rebuke someone for sharing salvation.

Therefore, when a person rebukes you for preaching Christ, no matter how polite or religious they may seem, they are revealing their spiritual position:

They are not with Christ.
Therefore, they are against Him.

A Word to the Believer Who Is Rebuked for Preaching

If someone rebukes you for preaching Jesus:

Do not be discouraged
Do not be ashamed
Do not remain silent

You are standing where the prophets stood.
You are following the steps of Christ Himself.
You are obeying the Great Commission.
You are doing the work heaven rejoices over.

In fact, opposition is often a sign that you are doing something right. The devil never attacks a silent Christian. The world never rebukes a believer who hides his faith.

But when you speak the name of Jesus, when you carry the cross in public, when you lift up the gospel, the kingdom of darkness trembles—and the world will try to silence you.

Stand firm.
Speak truth.
Fear God, not man.
And remember Jesus’ words:

“Blessed are you when men shall revile you… for great is your reward in heaven.”

Conclusion

Jesus’ words ring with unchanging authority: “He that is not with Me is against Me.” There are only two sides—Christ’s side or the world’s side. The one who encourages the preaching of Christ stands with God. The one who rebukes it opposes the very heart of heaven.

So let us be people who stand boldly with Christ, who gather with Him, who lift up His name, and who refuse to be silent. And may we never fear the rebuke of man, for it is better to be approved by God and rejected by the world than to be welcomed by the world and found standing against the King of Kings.

Amen.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

mystery behind five loaves two fishes miracles, gather the leftovers, none is wasted

Here’s a rich, Bible-based explanation of the “mystery” behind the leftovers in the miracle of the five loaves and two fishes—specifically the meaning of “none is wasted.”
(John 6:12 — “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.”)

⭐ THE MYSTERY OF THE LEFTOVERS — “None Is Wasted”

Among all Jesus’ miracles, the feeding of the five thousand is one of the few recorded in all four Gospels. It’s not only about feeding hungry people. The miracle contains deep spiritual mysteries, especially the command:

“Gather the leftovers, so that none may be wasted.”
(John 6:12)

Why would the Son of God—who just created food supernaturally—care about leftovers?

Because the miracle is a revelation of God's heart, God’s methods, and God’s kingdom.

Below are the layers of meaning.

✨ 1. God Multiplies, Yet God Does Not Waste

Jesus could produce unlimited bread, yet still said, “Gather the fragments.”

This shows something important:

➤ God is extravagant in blessing… but never wasteful.

He pours out abundance, but every blessing has purpose.
Nothing He gives is meaningless. Nothing God does is random.
Everything from Him is intentional.

This teaches us:

✔ God’s abundance does not cancel God’s order.

✔ God’s miracles do not remove God’s stewardship.

✔ God’s provision does not justify human wastefulness.

✨ 2. The Leftovers Show the Overflow Nature of Grace

Jesus didn’t create just enough.
He created more than enough — enough that every disciple held a basketful.

➤ Grace always overflows.

When God moves, He does not stop at “barely enough.”
He brings:

more mercy than our sins
more strength than our weakness
more supply than our need

Leftovers = Overflowing grace.

✨ 3. Nothing God Touches Is Ever Wasted — Not Even the Broken Pieces

Why did Jesus tell them to gather fragments?

Because even the broken pieces matter.

➤ Symbolically: God wastes no broken piece of your life.

Your pain, your tears, your failures, your mistakes—
He gathers them back into His purpose.

Nothing is thrown away.
Nothing is meaningless.
No suffering is “leftover.”
Every fragment will feed someone, shape something, teach something, transform something.

God is the One who uses broken pieces to feed multitudes.

✨ 4. The Miracle Was Teaching the Disciples:

When Jesus gives you something—even something small and broken—
treat it with honor.

The disciples doubted.

They said the loaves were too small.

But Jesus showed:

What you think is too little → I can multiply.
What you think is worthless → I can use.
What you think is a leftover → I make precious.

➤ Nothing the Lord places in your hands is ever “just leftover.”

✨ 5. The Twelve Baskets Represent a Personal Lesson for Each Disciple

Many preachers miss this:

There were twelve disciples…
and twelve baskets of leftover bread.

Each disciple carried a basket bigger than the original miracle.

➤ The lesson: You will always carry more after obedience than before it.

Their hesitation turned into revelation.

Sometimes God lets you carry the “leftover basket” to remind you:

“You saw the need.”
“You doubted the supply.”
“You witnessed My power.”
“Now carry the evidence of My abundance.”

Nothing is wasted—not even your doubt, because it becomes testimony.

✨ 6. None Is Wasted Because Everything Points to Christ — The True Bread

After the miracle, Jesus leads the crowd to this truth:

“I am the Bread of Life.” (John 6:35)

➤ The bread was a sign. The leftovers preserved the sign.

Every crumb pointed to Him.

Meaning:
None of God’s works in your life is wasted because every blessing is ultimately meant to reveal Jesus.

✨ 7. A Prophetic Message: God Collects What You Think Is Over

Leftovers represent:

things you thought were over
parts of life you thought were too small
opportunities you thought you missed
blessings you thought were done
seasons you thought ended

➤ But God gathers them.

He restores.
He reuses.
He resurrects.

Nothing is wasted in His hands.

🔥 SUMMARY OF THE MYSTERY

“Gather the leftovers… so that none is wasted.”

is not just about bread.

It is God proclaiming:

✔ I waste no tears

✔ I lose no people

✔ I forget no promise

✔ I overlook no detail

✔ I discard no broken piece

✔ I abandon no blessing

✔ I leave nothing unused

✔ I let nothing perish that I touch

Where humans see scraps,
God sees purpose.

Where humans see too little,
God sees seed for a miracle.

Where humans see waste,
God sees kingdom value.