Faithful in the Small Things
09/21.2025
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 (NIV)
We live in a culture that celebrates the big stage, the big paycheck, the big opportunity. But Jesus flips that mindset on its head and tells us that trustworthiness is proven not in the “big” but in the “small.” The way we handle the little things reveals the character of our hearts and sets the trajectory of our lives.
Think about it, most of life is lived in the small. Few of us will ever stand on global platforms, but all of us face daily choices: whether we speak truth when a lie might be easier, whether we treat a stranger with dignity, whether we pray when no one else knows. Faithfulness in these ordinary moments shapes us for extraordinary impact.
Consider Joseph in Genesis. Before he was second in command of Egypt, he was a servant in Potiphar’s house and then a prisoner in a dungeon. In both places, Joseph was faithful, so faithful that people entrusted him with responsibility. Long before Pharaoh put a robe on him, Joseph had already proven himself trustworthy in places no one celebrated. The same God who watched Joseph in the prison is watching how we handle our private responsibilities today.
This principle applies to money as well. If we are careless with a few dollars, why would God entrust us with greater financial stewardship? It applies to relationships, if we can’t treat one person with love and respect, why would God give us influence over many? It even applies to spiritual gifts, if we don’t faithfully serve in the quiet corners of ministry, how can we be trusted with bigger assignments?
The truth is, “small” is never small in God’s Kingdom. Every small act of obedience is a seed planted that bears fruit in time. Every small choice to do right when no one is watching builds a foundation of integrity. God is not looking for perfection; He’s looking for faithfulness. And when He finds it, He multiplies it.
Action steps to help on your journey:
Identify one “hidden” area of your life (finances, attitude, habits) and ask: Am I being faithful here?
Practice excellence in something small today, whether it’s cleaning up after yourself, sending an encouraging note, or doing a job well that no one may thank you for.
Thank God for the unseen places where He is shaping your character.
Today’s Challenge:
Pick one task today that feels insignificant and do it as if Jesus Himself had asked you to.
Prayer:
Father, help me see that nothing is small in Your eyes. Give me a heart that is faithful in the unseen, steady in the routine, and trustworthy in every circumstance. Prepare me for more by shaping me through the little. May my life reflect integrity and devotion to You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 (NIV)
We live in a culture that celebrates the big stage, the big paycheck, the big opportunity. But Jesus flips that mindset on its head and tells us that trustworthiness is proven not in the “big” but in the “small.” The way we handle the little things reveals the character of our hearts and sets the trajectory of our lives.
Think about it, most of life is lived in the small. Few of us will ever stand on global platforms, but all of us face daily choices: whether we speak truth when a lie might be easier, whether we treat a stranger with dignity, whether we pray when no one else knows. Faithfulness in these ordinary moments shapes us for extraordinary impact.
Consider Joseph in Genesis. Before he was second in command of Egypt, he was a servant in Potiphar’s house and then a prisoner in a dungeon. In both places, Joseph was faithful, so faithful that people entrusted him with responsibility. Long before Pharaoh put a robe on him, Joseph had already proven himself trustworthy in places no one celebrated. The same God who watched Joseph in the prison is watching how we handle our private responsibilities today.
This principle applies to money as well. If we are careless with a few dollars, why would God entrust us with greater financial stewardship? It applies to relationships, if we can’t treat one person with love and respect, why would God give us influence over many? It even applies to spiritual gifts, if we don’t faithfully serve in the quiet corners of ministry, how can we be trusted with bigger assignments?
The truth is, “small” is never small in God’s Kingdom. Every small act of obedience is a seed planted that bears fruit in time. Every small choice to do right when no one is watching builds a foundation of integrity. God is not looking for perfection; He’s looking for faithfulness. And when He finds it, He multiplies it.
Action steps to help on your journey:
Identify one “hidden” area of your life (finances, attitude, habits) and ask: Am I being faithful here?
Practice excellence in something small today, whether it’s cleaning up after yourself, sending an encouraging note, or doing a job well that no one may thank you for.
Thank God for the unseen places where He is shaping your character.
Today’s Challenge:
Pick one task today that feels insignificant and do it as if Jesus Himself had asked you to.
Prayer:
Father, help me see that nothing is small in Your eyes. Give me a heart that is faithful in the unseen, steady in the routine, and trustworthy in every circumstance. Prepare me for more by shaping me through the little. May my life reflect integrity and devotion to You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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