“What do you have?” It’s a question we often encounter, whether in job interviews, conversations, or moments of self-reflection. Essentially, it’s asking: What can you bring to the table?
Our answers to this question can vary widely, often depending on how well we recognize our own abilities and resources.
Recently, I had a conversation with a mentor who suggested that I could thrive as a Supply Chain Lead. This revelation caught me off guard because, despite over eight years of experience, I had never considered opportunities in that field. It was a wake-up call, reminding me that we often overlook our own potential. Sometimes, we need someone—a mentor, a guide, a “mirror”—to help us see what we truly have.
So, who is the mirror in your life? Are they helping you discover your hidden strengths, or are they simply highlighting your perceived weaknesses?
Our ultimate mirror is the Holy Spirit. When we yield to Him, He reveals aspects of ourselves that we might not recognize on our own. In Exodus, God asked Moses, “What is that in your hand?”
Moses’s response was straightforward: “It is my walking stick.”
To him, it was just an ordinary object, a tool for daily use. Yet, when submitted to God, it became extraordinary. That simple stick became a conduit for miracles and a symbol of divine power—all because Moses surrendered it to God’s purpose.
This principle echoes throughout scripture: • The boy with a few loaves and fish.
• The widow with a small jar of oil.
• Another widow with a handful of flour.
In each case, what seemed insignificant became a vessel for the miraculous when placed in God’s hands.
What do you have? It may not be oil, bread, or a walking stick, but you might have relationships, skills, networks, certificates, or even a name that carries respect. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what you possess. Could it be that you already hold something capable of transforming not only your life but also the lives of others? Could it impact the next generation or elevate you to a new level of purpose?
God specializes in taking the ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary. He wants to use what you have for His glory and the betterment of mankind. So again, I ask: What do you have?