7-27-2022
A Little At A Time
We’ve talked about going all in with God, turning our lives completely over to the Lord. When we do that, we think giving our all to God is like dropping a one thousand-dollar bill in the offering plate, as if to say: “Here’s my life, Lord. I’m giving it all.”
What you may have discovered is that the reality is more like the Lord sending us to the bank and having us exchange the $1000 bill for 4000 quarters.
And then we go through life giving away 25 cents here and 50 cents there, in his service.
Like when we help a neighbor in need. Or minister to someone who is lonely. Or offer a word of encouragement. Or prepare a meal for a friend. Or serve on a committee or in some ministry at church.
Giving your all to God isn’t as flashy as one might think. It’s done in all these little acts of love, 25 cents, 50 cents or $1 at at time.
It would be comparatively easy to go out in a flash of glory. While it’s more difficult to live the Christian life little-by-little over the long haul, the rewards are well worth it. Remember what Jesus said:
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)
So keep living for Jesus and giving him your all……even if it’s a quarter at a time.