The principle of small things is one of the principles of the kingdom of God. Small things are tiny, non-noticeable, and negligible; there is every tendency not to focus on them. As human beings, we are inclined to desire the “big- big” things of life: that big opportunity, that big job, that big connection, that big car, etc. However, God is not just interested in giving you big things. He is also interested in proving you in small things. In the parable of the mustard seed and yeast, Jesus likens the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Although it was the smallest of the seeds, It grew into a tree that sheltered the birds of the air (Matthew 13:31-33). That’s how the Kingdom of God works!
While you may be eagerly awaiting God to open that BIG door for you, have you truly embraced the little instruction he gave you last week? Every significant vision starts as a small instruction, a gentle stirring in your heart. Consider the birth of great revivals, often rooted in personal revivals or a small group of people gathering in prayer. Your faithfulness in the small things will pave the way for your handling of the big stuff when they come. The scripture reminds us that faithfulness in small things is a sign of our ability to manage the big things (Luke 16:10, Matt 25:21).
A man whom God has not proved with the little things will never handle greater opportunities. Faithfulness and consistency with the little things in secret manifest bigger opportunities in the open. Whatever your hand finds to do, no matter how little, focus on it and do your best. Whatever instruction God has given you, focus on it and be faithful. Stop comparing your instruction with another man’s instruction. If you want to pray for 3 hours daily, start with 30 minutes every day and be faithful to it. Don’t be discouraged! You may hear that someone is praying 5 hours a day. Thank God for them, but focus on the 30 minutes and watch God empower you for more!
In the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), we witness the principle of starting small to end up big. The servant who was entrusted with only one talent chose to hide it in the ground. Had he invested it and utilized it faithfully, he would have been entrusted with more talents. This principle underscores the importance of starting small and treating the small as if it is big. This is the mentality of faithfulness! If you have an appointment with a friend, honor it. Your ability to keep time with your friend will reflect your readiness for bigger appointments.
This week, this is your reminder: focus on the small; pay attention to the small instructions. Give yourself diligently to them, apply yourself to them, and see God increase them.
Your Friend,
Love N.
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