“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” Zechariah 4:10
“What is small, is small: but the one who is faithful in small things is great.”
Augustine of Hippo in On Christian Doctrine 14, 35.
Someone asked me recently when I find time to write. The key is not to find big blocks of time but to maximize small windows of time each day toward the goal of getting a finished manuscript.
Zerubbabel had a job to do. The prophet proclaimed that He would rebuild the foundation of the temple. Sounds like an impossible task! Where would he start? Trusting God, of course, and doing the work one step at a time.
Think about it. Whether God calls you to write a book, rebuild a temple, or do anything. It’s really a call to take small steps. Your most generous contribution in the lives around you is to be faithful in small things.
Today’s my mom’s birthday. She’s great because her whole life has been a series of small tasks, and she’s nailed them faithfully. Happy Birthday Mom! Thanks for setting a great example for everyone who knows you.