By Linda Tancs

As a child you may have been admonished not to leave any food on your plate; let nothing be wasted at the table. That was hardly a concern in the first century, when food was more scarce and the options limited. In the Gospel of John, we’re reminded of the time when Jesus took just five loaves of bread and two fish and fed at least 5,000 people (John 6:5-14). After that miracle of multiplication, he told his disciples to gather the leftovers. Nothing would be wasted. It isn’t just bread that God won’t let go to waste. He won’t let your lost opportunity, life experience, dreams or hurts go to waste. Like the feeding miracle, He’ll use it all for your greater good. Whatever you left at His table, He’ll find a way to use it.

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Linda Tancs is a writer, photographer and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith.

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