Faithfulness in the Small Things

Week of July 11, 2025

“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.” (Luke 16:10, NKJV)

While the world often celebrates the extraordinary moments, the grand achievements, the big numbers, the Kingdom of God places equal, if not greater value on the small, consistent acts of obedience that few may ever see.

In Luke 16:10, Jesus reminds us that faithfulness in the little things reveals the true measure of a person’s character. It’s easy to imagine ourselves standing firm in the miracle moments of our life, but the true testing ground of faith is often in the everyday, ordinary places of life.

It’s speaking kindness when it would be easier to be critical.

It’s honoring God in your home, your workplace, and in your conversations.

It’s showing up and remaining faithful in assignments that may never bring applause, but deeply matter to God.

If you look through the Bible, some of its greatest heroes were not the most talented, or most celebrated. They were simply faithful. Faithfulness is not about perfection, it’s about persistence. Ask God to help you be faithful in the small, unnoticed things. How you speak to a difficult person, how you approach your work, how you serve your family.

Faithfulness multiples. What seems small in your hands may have eternal impact in God’s hands.

“Lord, may my life reflect Your goodness and bring glory to Your name in the ordinary moments of my day.”

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Everyday Faithfulness

Week of July 03, 2025

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9, NKJV)

Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape our faith, but the quiet, ordinary days. The truth is, most of our lives aren’t lived on mountaintops. They’re built in the small, simple choices we make every day; often when no one else is watching.

God isn’t just looking for us to be faithful in the spotlight. He’s watching how we serve when no one is watching or no one says thanks. Those are the moments when our faith is proven.

Our scripture text reminds us that the harvest may not come overnight, but God is always working in and through the faithful. Everyday opportunities – a kind word to someone who is hurting, a prayer for a friend, an act of service – these ordinary moments done in faith are never wasted.

Commit to everyday faithfulness. These small seeds, planted consistently, grow into a harvest that God honors. In other words, keep serving and trusting God, one faithful day at a time.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

The Power of Your Perspective

Week of June 27, 2025

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8, NKJV)

Your outlook shapes your outcome. The thoughts you nurture and the words you speak have the power to either lift you up or tear you down. God, in His wisdom, made the mind to be a battlefield. Victory often begins with what you choose to dwell on.

Paul, writing from a prison cell, pens one of the most positive, hope-filled letters in all of scripture. He didn’t say only when life is easy, think on good things. No, in chains, Paul chose to set his mind on what was good, noble, pure, and praiseworthy.

Why does faith-filled thinking matter? Because your thoughts shape your words, your emotions, and they shape your actions. Proverbs 23:7 reminds us, “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.”

If you always think defeat, you’ll live a defeated life. So set your mind on God’s promises, you’ll begin to walk in peace.

A prayer you can pray:

Lord,

Help me to fill my mind with what is true and noble. Guard my thoughts from negativity and defeat. Teach me to expect your favor in my life. Even when challenges come, let my heart be anchored in hope and my mind filled with peace. I choose today to think on the things that lift my spirit and honor You.

In Jesus Christ name, Amen.

God Bless, Pastor Rick