SMALL OFFERINGS, BIG IMPACT – PART TWO
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
TEXT: 2 Kings 4:42–44
Key Verse: “So he said, ‘Give it to the men, that they may eat.’ And they set it before them. And they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the LORD.” – 2 Kings 4:43
God’s power often works through things that seem too small or insufficient in human eyes. In this passage, a man brought twenty loaves of barley and some ears of corn to Elisha. Naturally, this amount could not feed one hundred men. Even Elisha’s servant questioned how such little food could meet such a great need. However, Elisha trusted the word of the Lord and commanded that the food be shared.
As the food was given out in obedience, God performed a miracle. Everyone ate and was satisfied, and there was still food left over. This clearly shows that the multiplication did not come from human effort or wisdom, but from God’s power. When God is involved, lack is no longer a barrier.
This lesson goes beyond the value of the offering itself. It teaches us that God is not limited by what we see as shortage. He is able to bless and multiply whatever is placed in His hands. Elisha did not try to calculate or manage the situation by human reasoning. He simply obeyed God and trusted Him to provide.
From this story, we learn that God responds to obedience more than abundance. He does not wait until we have more before He works. When we give what we have—however small or ordinary—it becomes enough in God’s hands. God also shows us that His provision goes beyond expectations. He not only meets the need but often exceeds it, leaving room for testimony and thanksgiving.
This truth applies to our daily lives as believers. Many times, we hesitate to serve, give, or help because we feel we do not have enough time, strength, money, or ability. But God is reminding us through this story that He can use ordinary people and simple resources to achieve extraordinary results. What matters is our willingness to trust Him and obey His instructions.
In conclusion, God’s multiplication is not controlled by our sense of limitation. Twenty loaves fed a hundred men because God released His blessing upon what was given. In the same way, when we offer our time, resources, skills, and service to God, He can multiply them to bless many people. What seems small in our hands can become abundant in God’s hands.
SEARCHLIGHT: God can take what appears insufficient and turn it into more than enough when it is surrendered in faith and obedience.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to trust You with what I have, even when it seems small. Teach me to obey You without fear or doubt. Amen.
BIBLE READING: Numbers 13-15; | Romans 16
PASTOR MICHAEL OMOLE
