God is big on small. From the Word we glean wonderful intake from the likes of Zacchaeus, to a small cluster of 12 (trimmed to 11), and then there is that mustard seed thing. Yes, there was the Red Sea and before that the Creation thing....but in God's system, dinky and insignificant matter.
I have worked with churches of 8, 60, and 500. All are small. All are dynamic and huge in the palm of God's marvel.
So today, be sure to notice the elderly gentleman hunched over and hardly able to lift his head as he wobbles down the aisle for his pew. Take note of the young mother as she tries to corral her three toddlers and when one cries all cry. See...actually look at...the lonely young man whose wife of three years ran off. These are brilliant tapestries of God.
Of course the sight of an ocean or a grand mountain range brings soaking satisfaction to the eyes. But I encourage you not to miss the sprinkler system's jutting spray or the street's temporary and inconvenient road construction. Both of these, too, are glorious in that you have the power to look them over and contemplate God's wonder!
Would you join me in being impressed with right now?
2 comments:
I'm pressed with right now! A much needed post for "small" me. Thanks!
Loved this. Thanks!
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