THE POWER OF SMALL THINGS

So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief;  for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.  (Matthew 17:20 NKJV)

The grain of mustard seed is the smallest of seeds, but Jesus says that it is a fitting symbol of the Kingdom of God, and the unostentatious beginnings of the Christian era. The number and social position of the disciples was insignificant in the extreme. And the first germ of truth sown in the heart of man, woman, or child, is sometimes equally insignificant. It may be just a sentence, a text, a passing remark which results in a mighty harvest (Mark 4:30-32).

What is it that enables this tiny seed to make such a astonishing increase? It lies in its receptive power, as it receives into its nature the mighty forces which slumber in the soil, the effect of sunbeams, moisture, and air. So long as a little aperture is kept open, there is no limit to the fertility and usefulness of the plant. You may be but a child and your life seem weak and ineffective, but if you will open your heart to God by faith, He will pour in His mighty fullness, and the tiny seed become a great tree of strength and usefulness, grace and beauty.

Let’s not despise the day of small things. Faith may be as a grain of mustard seed, but as it is used it will grow. Your effort to do good may seem so insignificant that it would be hardly missed, if it were discontinued, and yet out of it may emanate some mighty work which will bring help and comfort to thousands. How many orphanages, schools, and philanthropic efforts have owed their origin to the most infinitesimal beginnings? One destitute child cared and ministered to for Christ's sake has led to another, until finally thousands of little ones have received a good start in life. What could be more insignificant than the beginnings of the Gospel message in many a heathen country? Do not be discouraged. Like Gideon, you may be only a cake of barley bread, but by faith you may overturn the tents of Midian. Like the little boy, you may only be able to place five tiny loaves and two small fish in the hands of Jesus, but He will bless them and make them sufficient to feed the multitude. A stone may bring Goliath to the dust; an arrow may pierce through the armor of the enemy warrior. Have faith in God; Reckon on God's faithfulness to you!

PRAYER

Lord, increase our faith. Give us a child like faith to receive what You offer, and from this moment may a new sense of the presence and power of God, through the Holy Spirit, come to us.  In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.

God's Daily Promise

Promise #174:
I will protect the fatherless, and widows can trust in Me.

Jeremiah 49:11 (WEB)
Leave your fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; 
and let your widows trust in me.