BE FAITHFUL IN SMALL THINGS!

BE FAITHFUL IN SMALL THINGS!

Eph 4:16

16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Not many are assigned the truly big responsibilities in the church but every little thing is very important. The keeping of the nursery so that mothers may worship, the sweeping of the floors and cleaning away the weekly, and sometimes daily, use are very important. The single voice in the choir blending with other single voices makes music to inspire others and to honor God. Be faithful in small things.

One preacher’s story illustrates this beautifully.

SMALL THINGS

I was asked to conduct the funeral for a man who had helped develop the famous Boeing 747 aircraft. After the service, I spoke with the widow and commented on how remarkable it was that her late husband had helped build that marvelous machine. She said, "The truth is, he worked on one little switchbox smaller than a loaf of bread. That's all he worked on for 15 years. But when that 747 lifted off the ground for the first time, it was the happiest day of his life."

He worked on one small switchbox for more than a decade. Yet the huge plane couldn't have lifted off without this man's contribution. Often we see only our seemingly small efforts and feel we aren't very important. But when the great Kingdom of God "lifts off," we'll be thrilled to find out that all of our efforts were essential.

Dear Lord, remove the pride in me that considers my small task unimportant. Let me do the small and perhaps hidden things faithfully. I dedicate today with all its mundane things to you Lord. AMEN