What You Have In Your Hands Is Enough To Get You Anywhere

Date 17 July 2025

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32, Romans 3:9-31, Psalm 12:1-8, Proverbs 19:13-14.

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:1-4 (KJV)

1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

MEMORY VERSE: “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,” – Ephesians 1:18 (KJV)

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:

When God is involved, the little in your hand can become a huge blessing.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP:

Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:

You shall not fail in your God given assignment, in the name of Jesus.

MESSAGE: The Divine Perspective: Seeing Beyond the Obvious

Beloved, we continue our exploration of a profound truth that can radically transform your perception of your circumstances and unleash your potential: What you have in your hands is truly enough to get you anywhere God intends for you to go. This is not a mere motivational cliché but a spiritual principle rooted deeply in the character of our Almighty God.

Yesterday, we began to uncover this truth, and today, we delve deeper into the critical question: How can you truly identify and locate what you have in your hands? The answer is not found by human reasoning or worldly standards. It is only by seeing with the eyes of God.

The eyes of God do not see things the way they are; they rather see the best that can come out of things. This is a fundamental distinction. Our natural eyes, limited by human perception, often see obstacles, deficiencies, and impossibilities. They focus on what is lacking, what is broken, or what appears insignificant. But the eyes of God operate from a place of divine foresight, creative power, and limitless potential. They see the end from the beginning, the oak tree within the acorn, the finished masterpiece within the raw material.

Consider our Fire Scripture, Genesis 1:1-4. At the dawn of creation, the earth was described as “without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.” To the natural eye, this was a chaotic, desolate, and uninhabitable wasteland. It was nothing. But God did not see nothing; He saw the potential for everything. His eyes perceived not the void, but the universe waiting to be called into existence. He saw not the darkness, but the light that would fill it. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters, and then God spoke. And what was chaotic became cosmos; what was dark became light.

This is the divine vision we are called to adopt. We must learn to see the best that those things in our hands can manufacture for us. This means looking past their current state or perceived inadequacy and recognizing the divine potential God has embedded within them.

This is precisely why Apostle Paul prayed so fervently for the Ephesian believers in our Memory Verse, Ephesians 1:18: “that the eyes of your understanding be enlightened.” The “eyes of your understanding” refers to your spiritual perception, your inner vision, the way you grasp truth and reality. This enlightenment is crucial because it allows you to see beyond your nose, beyond your immediate circumstances, beyond what is superficially apparent. It is for you to discover the thing God has placed in your hands, the hidden gift, the latent talent, the seemingly ordinary resource that, when surrendered to Him, becomes extraordinary.

This process of discovery is not passive. It requires intentionality and diligence. You have to do this prayerfully. It is in fervent, Spirit-led prayer that our spiritual eyes are truly opened, and we begin to perceive what God has placed within us and around us. God never leaves a human empty. This is a foundational truth. He has placed something in each of our lives to cause us to manifest His glory and to succeed in life. No one is truly devoid of potential or resources in God’s economy. The challenge lies in recognizing what they are.

Overcoming the Deception of Defect and Foolishness

Perhaps as you read this, something is probing your mind. It might be a persistent thought, a nagging doubt, or even a self-judgment that arises from a perceived defect in what you have. “Probably you have discovered those things in your hands as a defect.” This is a significant challenge many face. The enemy of our souls, and often our own limiting beliefs, will whisper that what you possess is insufficient, flawed, or simply not good enough. They will try to convince you that “That thing in your hand cannot take you far in life, if you do not believe it will.”

This is a critical point: your belief in the potential of what you possess is paramount. If you constantly see your abilities, your resources, your opportunities, or your very being through a lens of defect or inadequacy, you will cripple their effectiveness.

Let’s consider some examples:

• Is it the ability to counsel people that you have in your hand? Perhaps you see yourself as unqualified, or your life experience as too ordinary. But God can use a listening ear and a compassionate heart to bring profound healing.
• Is it an organizing skill that you have? You might think it’s mundane, less spiritual than preaching or prophecy. Yet, the entire fabric of God’s kingdom requires order and administration. This skill can transform a chaotic ministry or business into a thriving enterprise.
• What exactly is it? Or does it look foolish to you? The world often disdains what God values. What seems insignificant, unglamorous, or even foolish in the eyes of the world is often precisely what God uses to confound the wise and demonstrate His power (1 Corinthians 1:27-29).

However it may seem, my dear friend, go for it! Do not despise the day of small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10). Do not let perceived imperfections or the world’s dismissive gaze deter you. In the on-going trend of our present world, anything works. We are indeed in an age where virtually anything and everything is marketable. The digital era, in particular, has leveled the playing field, allowing unique talents and niche interests to find an audience. But beyond marketability, it is God’s endorsement that truly matters. When God ordains it, even the most unlikely vessel becomes a conduit for His glory.

The key is to believe in it and go for it. Believe in the potential God has placed within it, and step out in faith.

The Miraculous Multiplication: Lessons from the Loaves and Fish

The most compelling biblical illustration of “what you have in your hands is enough” is undoubtedly the reality of how Jesus fed the five thousand people in the four synoptic gospels. This miracle, recorded in Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9, and John 6, is not just a historical event; it’s a timeless blueprint for divine multiplication.

Faced with a massive crowd and no food, Jesus asked His disciples, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” (Mark 6:38). What did they have? According to John 6:9, Andrew pointed out a boy who had “five barley loaves and two small fish.” From a human perspective, this was laughably insufficient for five thousand men, plus women and children. It was a minuscule amount, a mere snack for one, certainly not a banquet for thousands. It looked foolish, inadequate, perhaps even defective against such overwhelming need.

But that was what Jesus used to transform into a miracle. He didn’t conjure food out of thin air. He didn’t wait for a huge supply to appear. He took what was available, what was in their hands, however small or insignificant it seemed.

The process was simple yet profound:

He took the five loaves of bread and the two fish. He honored what was available. He didn’t dismiss it.

He gave thanks to God for what they had. This act of gratitude was pivotal. It wasn’t thanks for what would be (the miracle), but for what was (the little they possessed). Thanksgiving elevates the ordinary into the realm of the extraordinary, acknowledging God as the source of all supply.

Then the next thing was a multiplication. From that seemingly insignificant offering, thousands were fed, and twelve basketfuls of leftovers remained!

This miracle holds powerful lessons for us today:

God uses what is available: He rarely creates something from absolute nothing when there’s something in your hand. He partners with your “little.”

Gratitude is the catalyst for multiplication: Before the miracle, there was thanks. A grateful heart opens the door for God’s abundance.

Faith is the bridge: The disciples had to believe that Jesus could do something with so little. We too must believe.

It defies human logic: No economist or mathematician could explain the multiplication. It was purely a divine act, demonstrating that God’s ways are higher than ours.

Therefore, the message is clear: Discover what you have in your hands by looking with the eyes of God. Thank God for them, and the result will be tremendous.

Practical Steps to Unleash What’s In Your Hand

How do we apply this profound truth in our daily lives?

1. Embrace the Divine Perspective (Ephesians 1:18):

Your journey begins with prayer. Ask God to enlighten the eyes of your understanding. Seek Him to reveal the gifts, talents, resources, and opportunities He has already placed within you or around you. This isn’t about wishing for what you don’t have, but about discovering and appreciating what you do have.

• Action Step: Dedicate time in prayer specifically asking God, “Lord, what have You placed in my hands? What potential do You see in me that I am missing?”

2. Overcome Limiting Beliefs:

The greatest barrier to seeing your “enough” is often your own mind. The enemy will feed you lies about your inadequacies, past failures, or the insignificance of your gifts.

• Action Step: Identify and challenge these negative thoughts. Replace them with God’s truth. If you have a skill for hospitality, don’t say, “It’s just entertaining.” Say, “God can use this skill to create welcoming spaces for His presence.”

3. Act in Faith, Regardless of Size:

Do not despise small beginnings. The widow’s oil (2 Kings 4), Moses’ staff (Exodus 4), David’s sling (1 Samuel 17) – all were seemingly ordinary things that became instruments of divine power when wielded in faith.

• Action Step: Take the first step with what you have. Don’t wait for perfect conditions or massive resources. Start where you are, with what you have, and trust God for the next step.

4. Cultivate a Spirit of Gratitude:

Just as Jesus gave thanks for the few loaves and fish, practice gratitude for every single thing God has given you. Thanksgiving acknowledges God as the source and prepares your heart for multiplication.

• Action Step: Daily list 3-5 things you are genuinely grateful for, especially things that seem small or ordinary. Thank God for your hands, your voice, your health, your specific skills, your connections, your ideas.

5. Believe in the Multiplier:

Understand that it’s not the quantity or quality of your resource that matters as much as the infinite power of the One who touches it. God is the multiplier.

• Action Step: Confess aloud: “What I have in my hands is enough because God is with it, and He is the God of multiplication!”

Examples of “What You Have In Your Hands”

“What you have in your hands” is incredibly broad. It could be:

A unique skill or talent: Whether it’s cooking, writing, speaking, listening, organizing, teaching, building, designing, singing, praying, or simply encouraging others.

An idea: A divine download, a solution to a problem, a vision for a ministry or business.

A network: The people you know, your relationships, your connections in various fields.

A personal story or testimony: Your experiences, trials, and triumphs through which God can minister to others.

A small financial seed: Even a little can be multiplied for God’s purposes.

Your time: The hours you have each day, when dedicated to God, can be incredibly productive.

Your passion: That burning desire to see a particular change or meet a specific need.

Your compassion: The ability to empathize and care for others.

Your physical strength or energy: To serve, to work, to create.

Your access: To a particular community, platform, or area of influence.

No matter how foolish or insignificant it may seem to you, or even if it appears to be a “defect,” God sees it differently. He sees potential. He sees purpose. And He has placed it in your hands for a reason.

The Age of “Anything Works” for God’s Glory

The devotional rightly observes, “In the on-going trend of our present world, anything works. We are in the age where virtually anything and everything is marketable.” This is profoundly true, especially in the digital sphere. Creative solutions, niche talents, and authentic voices are finding platforms and audiences like never before.

This reality, however, must be redeemed for God’s kingdom. If the world can take seemingly mundane or eccentric things and make them “marketable,” how much more can God take the gifts and resources He has divinely placed within us and use them for eternal impact?

This is not a call to chase every trend or to imitate the world’s strategies for fame. Instead, it is a reminder that the mediums, the platforms, the innovative ways of reaching people are abundant. Your unique gift, even if it feels unconventional, can find its expression and fulfill its divine purpose in this era. The key is to:

Seek God’s direction: How does He want you to use what’s in your hand?

Be innovative: Don’t limit God to traditional methods.

Maintain purity of motive: As discussed yesterday, ensure your ultimate goal is God’s glory, not self-promotion.

Our Divine Assignment: The Prophetic Word for Today

The Prophetic Word for Today powerfully declares: “You shall not fail in your God given assignment, in the name of Jesus.” This word directly connects to our topic. Your God-given assignment will invariably require you to utilize what you have in your hands. This prophetic word is a declaration that the “enough” you possess, when coupled with God’s power, will lead to success in His purpose for you. You will not lack the resources, the wisdom, or the anointing to fulfill what He has called you to do.

This promise is activated by faith. Believe that what God has placed in your hands, however small, is the seed for your success in His assignment.

Engaging in Prayer for Revelation and Release

To fully step into this truth, we must engage in fervent prayer, specifically asking God to open our eyes and empower us to use what we have.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

• O Lord, open my spiritual eyes to see what You have in stock for me, in the name of Jesus. (This prayer targets divine revelation, breaking spiritual blindness.)
• Father, help me to appreciate the resources You have placed in my hands, in the name of Jesus. (This prayer cultivates gratitude and breaks the spirit of despising small beginnings or self-deprecating thoughts.)
• Father, give me the wisdom to profit with Your gifts and talents, in the name of Jesus. (This prayer seeks divine strategy and discernment to effectively utilize what God has given.)

EVENING

• O God of Elijah, show me the secret of my life, in the name of Jesus. (This is a deep cry for divine insight into your unique purpose and the hidden potentials that unlock it.)
• I break the backbone of poverty in the name of Jesus. (This prayer addresses financial lack, but also poverty of vision and opportunity, recognizing that what you have can break cycles of limitation.)
• I reject poverty of ideas, in the name of Jesus. (This targets mental and spiritual barrenness, asking for divine creativity and innovative thinking to utilize your resources.)
• O God, usher me into the realm of super-abundance, in the name of Jesus. (This is a powerful declaration of faith for multiplication and overflow, not just for personal gain, but for kingdom impact.)

Conclusion: Your “Little” in God’s Hand is Limitless

My beloved, remember this truth always: You are not empty-handed. God has equipped you, not necessarily with what the world deems grand, but with exactly what you need to fulfill His purpose. The raw material may seem “without form and void,” but the Spirit of God is hovering. Your “five loaves and two fish” may appear insufficient, but the Lord Jesus is ready to take them, give thanks, and multiply them beyond your wildest imagination.

The critical steps are always the same: discover what you have with the eyes of God, believe in its God-given potential, give thanks for it, and then step out in faith. Your little, touched by God, is more than enough to get you anywhere He wants you to go. You shall not fail in your God-given assignment. Amen!