Who is faithful in small things

M any times we are impressed by those who accomplish tremendous feats of faith in God. We are tempted to see them as great spiritual warriors when the reality is that they learned faithfulness in the small things first. In the Bible, there are numerous people who accomplished great acts of faith in the name of God.

Yet many of them had humble beginnings that led to greater opportunities for the miraculous. We can learn from their example in faithfulness in the perceived smaller things in order to reach the greater purposes of God in our lives. Moses was brought up in the wealth and luxury of an Egyptian palace, but after killing a man—he went on the run. He found himself in the desert depending on the graciousness of Jethro in marrying his daughter and making his living as a shepherd.

Moses spent 40 years of his life tending sheep until the Lord appeared to him at Horeb. He needed to care for sheep in order to lead the people of Israel to the Promise Land.

Yet through his simplicity of obedience, God raised a mighty warrior who would defeat all the enemies of the nation of Israel. By doing the smaller tasks of assisting Moses, Joshua was proved and prepared to take hold of leadership. Just as Moses learned to take care of sheep prior to leading Israel, David also was a shepherd.

He defended his sheep from both the lion and bear in preparation for future battles. You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Do not hide your gifts! Even if it seems to be very little, serve Him with all your might. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account.

You are commenting using your Twitter account. International Standard Version Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot. Literal Standard Version He who is faithful in the least, [is] also faithful in much; and he who in the least [is] unrighteous, is also unrighteous in much; NET Bible "The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

New Heart English Bible He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Weymouth New Testament The man who is honest in a very small matter is honest in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in a very small matter is dishonest in a great one also.

World English Bible He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. Young's Literal Translation He who is faithful in the least, is also faithful in much; and he who in the least is unrighteous, is also unrighteous in much; Additional Translations Matthew Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

As a seminary grad, I thought I was ready to have a job and do my part in taking Christ to the world through the local church. Six months passed and the only job offer I had was to work for four months as a secretary for a crusade in my city. I reluctantly accepted the job and began to pour myself into the needed preparations.

I knew I needed to be faithful with the small task I had been given…. At this time, there were few positions of this nature. I had no idea what might be involved. I was not a fan of tea parties or retreats, but she encouraged me to seek the Lord. I have to confess, I still wanted to see the world come to Christ.

Do you do what you say you are going to do? What would it look like if we started being really faithful? Are you on time at the time you agreed on? What would it look like if you started being on time, and did what you said you were going to do on time maybe even early and did it with excellence? What would it look like if you were faithful to the things that you tell yourself you are going to do? What would it be like if you really ate right and exercised, like you have said many times you would?

What would it be like if you spent less time on electronics and read a book or did a hobby, like you said you would? You see, we can be unfaithful to ourselves as well. What would it look like if you were faithful to the things that you tell God you will do? I know you do this!!! I think we all fall short in this category. Do you do the little, in consequential things that God asks of you, or do you forget or wait for Him to make a better offer?

In Matthew , we read the parable of the men who were entrusted with talents or money. While this parable is a direct reference to money, we can also apply the biblical concept to other areas of our lives.