A Reflection On Faithfulness

When I need to be loyal in small acts of service

We tend to think that accomplishing something in God’s Kingdom means building large ministries with an extended reach. We are impressed by those who have impacted lots of people in highly visible ways. But even these things began small. God’s Kingdom is a mustard-seed kind of enterprise. Huge ministries often begin with one small step of faith. Lives are often changed by one kind word. Hearts are touched by one soft song, or one frightened witness, or a cup of cold water given in His name. Nothing in His Kingdom is too small to count—or even too small to grow into something huge.

Never despise the small things in your life. Never spend so much time reaching for the high-impact acts of ministry that you neglect the minute details of service. The massive doors of God’s Kingdom swing on tiny hinges of our faith and obedience. Focus on the hinges, and you’ll see the doors open wide.

Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? . . . It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants.”

Mark 4:30-32