“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” Luke 16:10
Too many of us daydream about doing something great for God . . . someday. Maybe we will be a missionary or bring thousands to Christ through the power of our preaching. It probably isn’t going to happen. But not to worry. Maybe we worry too much about big things. Isn’t it the little things that add up to our lives. We grow not so much by leaps and bounds but by doing the small things well. We also slip into bad habits not with huge moral mistakes, but by slipping up in the little things.
A great parent isn’t cherished for the great gifts they gave at Christmas, but for the little words of encouragement that flowed on a daily basis. A great pastor doesn’t become so with the presentation of one tremendous sermon but by serving his flock, day by day in innumerable small ways. The little noticed person who faithful prays and supports ministry is building up a treasure trove in heaven.
You probably won’t have the opportunity to do something tremendous today, but you can do all the little things of the day well. Why not focus on that?
Be blessed.
Nick
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