Sometime, notice in your Bible the many little things that were of great significance: the little gift of the widow, the water pots in Jesus first miracle, a little lunch of 5 fish and 2 loaves, spit and mud, touching just the hem of Jesus cloak, the red cord of Rahab, the jars that Gideon's army smashed and on and on. There is no doubt in my mind that little things are important. Every little detail is important. And in doing little things, I think we become more Christ-like-- offering a smile, giving a hug, even just a look or a brief touch on the cheek of a child - all little things, but so important. For often, the little becomes the big - think about each of those little things from the Bible that I mentioned - a big lesson, a big ministry, a big crowd gets fed, the blind man could see, a woman healed, a family saved, a small army victorious. Huge outcomes from simple acts. Jesus was simple. He told simple stories. He spoke of a flower, a bird, a gardener, a single lost coin, a single lost sheep, a boy who ran away from home and He was concerned for the little children. Everything and everyone was important to Jesus. He used little things to make a big impact. I see that God uses those small things we do in big ways, too.
A few Sundays ago our church held a River Baptism in the mighty Boise River. Over 100 people made a decision to be baptized to show the world that they have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, love Him and are one of His devoted followers. In each case, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the road to that big decision began with a little thing - a smile, a hello, or an invitation - Come!
Think about it this way - the little things we do or say can make the difference in how a person spends his or her eternity. That's actually huge! We get to be part of God's big story for each and every person we meet. Little things, make a big impact on people. It's up to us to just do what we can and then God does the rest...more than we could ever ask or imagine.
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3: 20-21
