![]() Changing diapers in the nursery or for your own wee one, can seem so small until you take a glimpse from God’s perspective realizing this child can become a magnificent cathedral for Him one day. ![]() A few dollars doesn’t seem to buy much these days, but joined with the gifts of others, it can feed thousands. A kind word, smile or hug seems too easy, but to a grieving or lonely person, it can be the encouragement they need to keep going. Doing what you can with what you have may seem small to you, but in God’s view it can be enormous. Jesus went on to say in Luke 16:10, “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much.” When James and John asked if they could both sit on each side of Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew 20, Jesus responded that the way to greatness is becoming a servant. The widow giving her offering of two small coins in Luke 21:1-4, was affirmed by Jesus when He said she had given more than all the rest. Luke 16:10 Christian Devotion - Scripture “He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much.” Have you ever noticed how often God’s view and the world’s view are opposite? The world says, “Be first!” God says, “Be last.” The world says, “Go, go, go!” God says, “Be still.” The world says, “Bigger is better!” God says, “Small is important.” What we consider to be small and insignificant may actually be huge in God’s scheme of things. The question remains…are we overlooking “small.” ![]() The big events, the dolphins, are out there they will appear at their appointed times. At times we measure life by our career ladder or maybe our children’s growth – when they eat on their own, are potty trained, go to school, graduate, leave home, etc. As adults we strive for purpose, to make a difference. Next come thoughts of career, marriage, children, etc. Teens look forward to the big day they can drive, graduate, move out of the house and become more independent. ![]() There are so many spiritual life lessons we could learn from these small but amazing creatures! The one that hit me that day was how often I find myself overlooking “small.” Even as children we begin yearning for older, being grown up, dreaming of big events and accomplishments. Not only is it remarkable the distance they travel, but they make this journey for the first time while following the exact path their grandparents and great grandparents took before them. I finally realized what was taking place I was getting to experience the Fall Monarch Migration! During September to November, these beautiful creatures travel from 1,000 to 3,000 miles from Canada and the northern United States following the Eastern and Gulf coastline to Mexico and the tip of Florida to spend the winter. As I did, I began noticing the butterflies – Monarch butterflies! About every ten minutes three to five Monarch butterflies would glide by our fifth story balcony! I later began noticing them everywhere – around the pool, among the sea oats, even along the beach! With my vision set on the horizon, I patiently watched for them. We used it as a work retreat as in he sat in the AC on one side of the glass doors researching and planning sermons and I sat on the other side on the balcony writing and brainstorming.Īs a family, one of our favorite beach/balcony activities is to watch for the dolphins. Just click on the links below to download the full Christmas sessions from each Bible study line by age level.Recently my husband and I got a little summer extension we were gifted four days at the beach in mid September. That’s why we want to make it easy for you and your groups to try each of these three ongoing Bible study lines. Your church may prefer to use multiple studies in different environments and on different days. The Gospel Project: A theologically-driven Bible study that examines how all Scripture points to Jesus Christ. Lifeway wants to serve your Sunday School and small groups by providing free Christmas Bible study lessons for kids, students, and adults from each of our ongoing curriculum lines:īible Studies for Life: An intentional, conversational Bible study that encourages everyday discipleship.Įxplore The Bible: A book-by-book, expository Bible study for all ages.
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