LITTLE THINGS MATTER

Date:20/03/25

Christian Treasures Daily Devotions

Topic:LITTLE THINGS MATTER

Anchor Scripture:“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” - Galatians 5:9 (KJV)

The “Titanic” shipwreck of April 15, 1912, is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Investigations revealed that one contributing factor to the tragedy was the absence of binoculars in the Lookout Tower, which could have allowed the crew to spot the iceberg sooner.

Out of the total 2,240 people onboard, only 706 survived. Despite months of hard work in building the ship, no consideration was given to acquiring binoculars. How strange!

TODAY'S LESSON:

Our anchor Scripture teaches us the importance of being mindful of the little things that can undermine our efforts as Christians. The Apostle Paul was advising the Galatians to be cautious about such matters.

Leaven, like yeast or baking powder, is an agent used in baking that makes dough rise. Adding just a little too much can disrupt the entire process. Similarly, a little negativity in our lives can have a detrimental impact on our Christian walk, making the Holy Spirit grieve.

This concept also highlights how a small amount of something can create significant consequences, particularly if it is negative. It's akin to saying, "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch." Little lies that we may believe aren’t serious can displease God, yet we often think they don’t matter.

**CONTEMPORARY STORY**

I would like to conclude with the story of an intelligent young man who was seeking employment at a top organization in the capital city. Three other candidates were equally qualified for the position. To assess who possessed the essential virtue of patience, the board of directors decided to give them a simple test.

On the first day, they were kept waiting for hours and eventually told that the interview would not take place. They were asked to return the next day, and this pattern continued for five days. During this time, the candidates began to complain about the organization, criticizing its impressive exterior while noting how disorganized it was inside—except for one individual.

While the others voiced complaints, this brilliant young man consistently advocated for patience. Eventually, all candidates were called into the boardroom, where their conversations were played back to them.

The Chief Executive extended his hand and shook the young man’s hand, stating, “We have our candidate.”

All the candidates were qualified, but it was just one small thing that made the difference.

REFLECTION:

Let’s take a cue from today’s teaching: patience is a virtue we should cultivate. In yesterday’s devotions, God encouraged us to be slow to make quick judgments.

PRAYERS:

Almighty God, we come to you today, asking for the grace to recognize the significance of little things and not to despise them. In Jesus’ name, amen.