THE MINISTRY OF SMALL THINGS

 

BY: Godfrey Gregg

How Ordinary Acts Become Extraordinary Offerings

We often dream of doing something great for God—leading a movement, impacting thousands, creating lasting change. Yet the spiritual life is built not on spectacular moments but on faithful attention to small, everyday acts of love and obedience.

Mother Teresa famously said We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. This wisdom challenges our culture's obsession with bigness and reminds us that in God's economy, nothing done in love is insignificant.

The Bible is filled with examples of small acts that changed history: a boy's lunch that fed thousands, a widow's mite that demonstrated ultimate generosity, a cup of cold water given in Jesus' name. These weren't grand gestures requiring wealth or status—they were simple offerings of what was available, given with a willing heart.

What small things fill your days? Washing dishes, answering emails, listening to a friend, helping a child with homework, smiling at a stranger, and showing up for work with excellence. Each of these ordinary moments becomes sacred when offered as an act of worship. The key isn't the magnitude of the action but the love and intentionality behind it.

Small faithfulness also prepares us for greater responsibility. Before David faced Goliath, he faithfully tended sheep. Before Jesus began His ministry, He worked as a carpenter. The mundane seasons aren't interruptions to our calling—they're essential preparation for it.

Furthermore, consistency in small things builds spiritual muscle. Daily prayer, regular scripture reading, weekly worship, consistent kindness—these disciplines may seem insignificant individually, but their cumulative effect transforms our character and deepens our relationship with God.

Today, resist the temptation to despise your small beginning or overlook your ordinary opportunities. The meal you prepare, the kind word you speak, the task you complete with excellence, the person you serve without recognition—these are the threads that weave a beautiful tapestry of faith. In God's hands, your small offering becomes a miracle. Your faithful presence matters. Your simple acts of love are building His kingdom one moment at a time.