The Isaacs - Give Him What You Got Lyrics
Lyrics
He was preaching to a multitude in Galilee
5000 men were gathered with their families
They were hungry it was late
Lord just send them all away
The disciples said there's nothing here to eat
Then they said Lord here's a basket given by a lad
5 barley loaves and 2 small fish is all he had
Jesus blessed the fish and bread
And the multitude was fed
And they gave him back 12 baskets that were left
It don't have to be a lot
All he wants is what you've got
And he already knows just what you need
He can make it what you can't
If you put it in his hands
With the faith of a little mustard seed
Just give him what you got and believe
Give him what you got and believe
Jesus went to Cana to a wedding with his men
"The wines already gone" his mother said to him
To the servant she said "You, do whatever he says do
Go fill 6 pots with water to the brim"
He said "Take a portion to the master of your feast"
The master called the bridegroom in disbelief
He said "I just have to ask why you saved the best for last"
And the glory of his miracles began
It don't have to be a lot
All he wants is what you've got
And he already knows just what you need
He can make it what you can't
If you put it in his hands
With the faith of a little mustard seed
Just give him what you got and believe
Give him what you got and believe
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Give Him What You Got
Meaning & Inspiration
The Isaacs’ powerful anthem, "Give Him What You Got," released on October 23, 2020, as part of their album *Songs for the Times*, dives deep into the core of sacrificial giving and the boundless capacity of faith. The song masterfully weaves together two well-known biblical narratives to illustrate its central message. The first story recounts the miraculous feeding of the five thousand in Galilee, where a young boy’s meager offering of five barley loaves and two small fish, when placed in Jesus’ hands, was multiplied to satisfy thousands. This event, documented in all four Gospels (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15), serves as a profound reminder that our seemingly insignificant contributions can be used by God for extraordinary purposes. The second narrative draws from the wedding at Cana, where Jesus transformed water into wine, averting embarrassment for the hosts and showcasing His glory, as described in John 2:1-11. This miracle underscores Jesus’ ability to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary, to elevate humble beginnings into something truly remarkable.
The overarching message of "Give Him What You Got" is an inspiring call to surrender whatever we possess, however modest it may seem, to God's divine plan. The lyrics emphasize that God doesn't require grand gestures or abundant resources; He simply asks for what we have, acknowledging that He "already knows just what you need." This resonates with the principle found in passages like 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, where Paul writes about God choosing the weak and the humble to confound the wise and the mighty, demonstrating that His power is made perfect in our limitations. The song encourages us to trust that God can amplify our efforts and transform our offerings, echoing the sentiment of Mark 10:45, where Jesus states He came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many, highlighting His selfless giving. The repeated refrain, "With the faith of a little mustard seed," directly references Jesus’ parable about the immense power that can grow from even the smallest seed of faith, as told in Matthew 17:20 and Luke 17:6. This imagery powerfully conveys that genuine faith, no matter how small it feels, is the key ingredient that unlocks God's miraculous capabilities in our lives. The Isaacs' rendition of this timeless truth is not merely a song; it’s an invitation to participate in God's work by offering our all, trusting that in His hands, our little becomes abundantly more.