10/26/2026
THOUGHT FOR TODAY – October 26, 2026
"be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58
Whether it seems big or small, do it for God. Remember, He fed the 5,000 with a young man's gift of 5 loaves and 2 fish (John 6:1-14). He can take a seemingly small thing and turn it into something much more meaningful than we might have thought.
So big or small, we should do it for God – and trust Him to use it for good!
On a personal side note: After the flood of 2020, people came into our neighborhood to help people to clean up their properties and clean out their houses. Our neighbor told us that he had 5-6 people coming to help him. So, we decided that we would cook lunch for that group. Two of our former neighbors and friends came to help us. We set up tables and chairs on our carport for their comfort. We grilled hamburgers and hotdogs with sides. We had soft drinks, sweet tea and water for everyone to drink. When it was time for them to come over to eat, I looked up from the table where I was laying out food, and there was a ‘sea of people’ coming toward us. I thought, ‘Dear Lord! You fed the 5,000 so I know that You can feed this group!’ We continued to serve people all afternoon. Most of the workers brought their own food and some of those still chose to eat with us. At the end of the day, two girls finished eating and drove away. When they reached the bridge at the end of the street, they saw a young man who was sitting there and he had not eaten all day. He did not get the message that he was supposed to bring a sack lunch. The girls came back to our house and got the last hamburger for that young man. No one was turned away that asked for food. God does multiplication well - so much better than we can!
Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I think back on that day and how God fed the people in our neighborhood, just like He fed the 5,000 in the Bible. I feel encouraged by knowing that I can rely on Him…yes, for the big and small things.
