Only days and minutes left, if you have any unfinished 2006 business you should probably not sleep until you get it done. All of you workaholics, compulsive personalities and generally over done people take a deep breath, I'm only kidding.
I'm not sure who all is reading this right now, but I know this about humans, we can be one of our best allies or worst enemies at any given time. You may be thinking about your losses this year or maybe celebrating your successes. If success has been your treat, then you're probably going to read this and just move on. If this has not been your banner year, maybe it's been more than you thought you could handle. then I want you to be encouraged, no matter how little you may have, God uses the little things in life to mold us or take us to victory (God's style of victory, the heart.)
I was reading my devotion today and it really made me think, as we comtemplate our last few days of 2006 and our "plans" for 2007 are in the works, think about how God has used men and women throughout time in circumstances that others overlooked. Listen to the words of Max Lucado from his devotion "Grace For The Moment II"...
"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..." Zechariah 4:10 NLT
Against a towering giant, a brook pebble seems futile. But God used it to topple Goliath. Compared to the tithes of the wealthy, a widow's coins seem puny. But Jesus used them to inspire...
Moses had a staff.
David had a sling.
Samson had a jawbone.
Rahaab had a string.
Mary had some ointment.
Dorcas had a needle.
All were used by God. What do you have?
God inhabits the tiny seed, empowers the tiny seed.... Don't discount the smallness of your deeds.
This year coming may be your turning place and beleive me, as a man who understands the meaning of small (short is my preferred term), turn your trust to Him, give him your little and see what He wants to do with it.
God Bless...
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