Faithful in small things

Small acts of kindness may go unnoticed, but God always sees them. And we can be rewarded for them in ways we never thought possible. Like Joseph... betrayed by his brothers and lied about by his boss' wife, he ends up in a thirteen-year prison term. If ever a person had reason to turn sour on life and God, it was him. But instead of giving in to self-pity, he focused on the needs of others.

Joseph had two prison mates, a butler and a baker who had worked in Pharaoh's palace, fallen into disfavour and landed in a cell with Joseph. The Bible says: 'Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw that they were sad' (Genesis 40:6 NKJV). Before God allowed Joseph to care for the nation of Egypt, he observed his care towards his fellow inmates. As a result, when one of them was restored to favour, Joseph was recommended to Pharaoh as a man qualified to meet his need.

Compassion is important to God. When we see a need, let's try to meet it. When we're given a reasonable task, let's take it on and God will reward us for it: 'His lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord"' (Matthew 25:21 NKJV).



So what now? If you dream of doing big things, give your best in doing the small things. God honours that.





— SCRIPTURE —

'You were faithful over a few things.' Matthew 25:21 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Jer 25-27, Matt 2:16-3:10, Ps 64, Pro 14:25-28