"Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." (John 6: 12b)

Jesus wants to saves all of us and He doesn't want anyone to be left out.

In this verse, Jesus was about to do a miracle in multiplying the food. He tells this to his disciples. What really is the meaning of this verse is that He wants his disciples not to cherry pick those to be saved but He wants them to save everyone, even the worst ones or the ones who are being neglected by the world. Letting these people spread though out the earth and multiply the children of God.

I had a first hand experience of this verse' application in real life. This was when I felt I was not of worth to anyone. I felt ashamed of myself. My self-esteem was extremely low and my confidence was kinda out of my life. I just wanted to die thinking that my existence is not really important to anyone. But then, a friend invited to me to attend a gathering. At first I rejected his offer since I wanted to cry out and be drunk with a lot of alcohol. But then I still tried to attend the gathering that Sunday after. I believed that it would make me feel better, maybe. Yes. I had doubts but my friend encouraged me. And I never did regret attending my first, second, third, fourth and so on. This friend of mine was the disciple who picked me up from where I was - miserable place. And now it was my turn to do it as well. The process of discipleship is what I am doing right now - equipping and learning and somehow evangelizing. Soon, I will do what Jesus asked us to do as his disciple.

Lord God, give me the courage to do this mission. I know there would be a lot of challenges as I pursue my purpose. I know that people I am close with will move away, some may mock me, they might insult me, or even tempt me to go back to my old self. But my Lord, I will hold tight on to the truth, the way and the light and keep my faith in you. I know that as a new Christian, I may fall so many times but I will stand up again and again, because you will always be there to pull me up. I declare Lord God that I will start to fulfill my mission soon and I claim that it will happen on 2017. In Jesus' name, I pray all these. Amen.