Small Or Big?

Men, when they have decided to take something on, they just "go big" or nothing at all. It's just who we are. When we plan a project, start a business, or something that is worth it, we want to go big from the word go. We think about something and decide to do it, we decide to "really" do it. This happens in God's work too. We want to go big from the beginning. But what if it catches us out? Maybe it tends to lean towards disaster than success?

God calls us to love and serve others. We then go all out and do it big. Galatians 6:10 tells us this; "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone..." ... Yes, we are called to love and serve those around us - our neighbours, our church members, people in our cities and towns. In Matthew 10:40-42 [The Message translation], it says the following - “This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice”

God tells us to rather start small and not just go big right away. But why do we disagree with that in our hearts? As men we don't like small. Big is good. Maybe it is that we want some glory for ourselves and rather go big. I say we start small and give all the glory to God first. Its all about Him isn't it? We must trust His words and trust that God the Holy Spirit can do amazing things within even our smallest, most ordinary acts of love and service. And that’s plenty big for any of us.  Therefore, find someone around you that you can "serve and love" as God does for us. Start small... Be blessed!