“For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice.” (Zechariah 4:10) Our expectations soar when grand developments, great accomplishments, and large gatherings are the norm. God’s...
Little Things
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Purpose
Extension
“And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, . . . so that you became an example to all the believers.” (1 Thessalonians 1:6–7) Suppose they could actually speak to us, the characters described...
Emerge
“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you…For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” (1 Corinthians 3:16-17) Knocking down walls is never pretty. During our...
Likewise
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36) In this instance, the crowd did not come to Jesus. This time...
Backyard Pulpit
“He will cover you with his pinions, and undesr his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler." (Psalm 91:4) The racket emanating from my backyard escalated, forcing me to...
Mother’s Prayer
“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of...
Cheer Leader
"Therefore encourage one another with these words." (1 Thessalonians 4:18) I remember him cheering from the bleachers. James’ full throttled, all-encompassing, top-of-the-lungs, hooting and hollering...
Do Well
"But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry." (Jonah 4:1) We are quick to question God, to call him to account, to address him with our list of grievances and gripes. We routinely ask him to...
Take 40
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1 NLT) Puzzling angle, this call to wait patiently when our natural instinct is to sprint ahead to fix our...
Fruitful
“For whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Clearly designed sign posts help us navigate through our confusing worlds. Because Christ loves us dearly, he left us distinct...
Taking
"He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.” John 13:4 For thirty-three years Jesus had practiced laying aside everything in order to make “himself nothing” and...
Mark My Words
“And they were astonished at his teaching.” (Mark 1:22) “And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching” (Mark 1:21). Enter our home, dear Lord, as...