Esther 3:1-4:17; Zechariah 13:7-14:21; Revelation 19:11-20:6
When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. John 6:12
The Lord Jesus told His disciples to gather up the leftover fragments; literally the “broken pieces”. The reason for doing this, was so that “nothing is wasted” as one translation puts it. What a lovely metaphor for what He does for us today! He takes our “broken pieces”—past hurts, grief, pain—and uses them for our good and His glory. Although we may not be able to see it at the time, we can trust that He will use it all. Every “broken piece” will serve a purpose. Nothing will be wasted! —Lynn Shatford
I can’t remember a trial or a pain,
He did not recycle to bring me gain;
He’s always been faithful to me. —Sara Groves