The Little Big Thing

The Little Big Thing

Maybe you’ve found yourself in a conversation that turns into more of a complaining session—at home, at work, or in the community.  I recently did.  Recently, I was in a meeting at a building site, and the talk drifted toward how difficult the world feels these days.  I listened for a while, offering a few small comments, until it all grew a bit too negative.

To lighten the mood I said, “One thing I think we don’t talk enough about is the little big thing.”

That caught everyone’s attention.  Someone asked, “What does that mean?”

I explained, “Have you ever thought about how little time we each have on this earth compared to the thousands of years it’s been in existence? Or how small our individual footprint is within the vast world?”

People chuckled, but they also paused to think.  Then I shared a verse from my morning devotions:  “A worker’s appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on.” — Proverbs 16:26

Many read this as a statement about physical hunger, but to me the spiritual meaning shines brighter.  I can complain all day about the condition of the world, but the truth is I have the ability—by God’s grace—to make a difference.

The problem isn’t noticing what’s broken; it’s failing to let our lives be used for change. Small moments can have a big impact when they’re done for Jesus.

I’m not much of a social-media person, but I believe simple, face-to-face kindness multiplies far more powerfully.
A smile in the grocery store.
A friendly greeting in the park.
Not everyone will respond, but that should never stop a follower of Christ from trying.

So what makes a little thing a big thing?
The love of God in you—expressed in a timely word or quiet deed—revealing His heart to someone else.

I choose to treat every day as an opportunity for God to work through me for purposes bigger than I may ever realize.  As our work crew wrapped up, someone remarked that we should have conversations like this more often.
I couldn’t agree more.

“The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24-26

Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Dan