Scripture of the Week:
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…”
— Luke 16:10a (NIV)
Devotional:
It’s Monday morning, and you’re looking at your to-do list:
Routine tasks.
Another team meeting.
The same report you’ve done a hundred times.
It’s easy to feel like what you do doesn’t matter—like it’s just “busy work.” But in God’s economy, nothing done in faith is ever wasted. He sees what the world overlooks. He honors what others dismiss. He rewards those who are faithful in the small things.
Jesus made this truth clear in Luke 16:10 when He said, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” In other words, how you handle the seemingly insignificant parts of your job reveals your heart—and prepares you for more.
Why Being Faithful in the Small Things Matters
✅ It Builds Your Character
Small acts of faithfulness train your heart for larger responsibilities. The habits you form when no one’s watching shape who you become when everyone’s watching.
✅ It Honors God’s Presence in Every Moment
If you believe God is present in all of life, then every spreadsheet, every phone call, and every reply email becomes more than just a task. It becomes an opportunity to glorify Him, to connect with Him in the ordinary moments of your work life.
✅ It Opens the Door to Greater Impact
God often promotes those who quietly serve with excellence. Many of the Bible’s greatest leaders—Joseph, David, Esther—were first tested in humble, hidden places before they were entrusted with more. This is the potential for greater impact that lies within your small acts of faithfulness.
✅ It Reflects the Spirit of Christ
Jesus washed feet. He welcomed children. He healed the overlooked. His ministry was marked by the small and the significant. Being faithful in the small things aligns you with the heart of your Savior.
A Story to Carry with You:
Years ago, a janitor at a large corporation began praying quietly over the offices he cleaned each night. No one asked him to. No one noticed at first. But over time, employees began to sense a shift—peace, unity, even a few unexpected spiritual conversations. His small act of faithfulness in his seemingly insignificant role became a gateway for God’s presence.
Eventually, someone asked what had changed. The janitor simply said, “I just pray over the people in this place.” What looked like an insignificant role became a gateway for God’s presence—because he was faithful in the small things.
This Week’s Challenge:
Ask yourself: “What small task is God calling me to do with great faith?”
“Lord, help me be faithful in the small things—
with my words, my work, and my witness.
I trust You see what others don’t.”
Remember, you don’t need a stage to serve God. You just need a willing heart, a task before you, and the resolve to be faithful—right where you are.
Reflection Verse for the Week:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
This verse from Colossians 3:23 reminds us that our work, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is an opportunity to serve God. It encourages us to work with all our heart, as if we are working for the Lord himself.
