Zechariah 4:10– “Do not despise this small beginning, for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin.”
I’ve been trying to learn how to navigate through Facebook. I even read the book, The Idiots Guide to Facebook. That should tell you just what I think of my technological abilities!
The day I actually started posting on my page, I received an outpouring of encouraging messages advising me to try not to get overwhelmed. “Just take it one step at a time and you’ll be able to do it.”
How nice it was to know friends were cheering me on!
Start small.
Take your time.
Just keep at it.
Take it one day at a time.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
As a baby learning to walk toward his parents’ outstretched arms, we are reminded in the Bible that our Lord wants to encourage us, too.
Let’s say you are wanting to lead someone to Christ. God knows your heart. He is pleased just to have you start by asking a new friend to coffee. A small beginning. Maybe in your next conversation, you will have an opportunity to share your testimony.
Baby steps.
Steps of obedience.
It doesn’t all have to happen today. God is pleased just to have you begin.
As time goes by, ask Him for additional opportunities.
In the end, you may not be the one who is there when your friend comes to faith in Jesus. That’s okay. Maybe your part is to plant the seed.
Whether it is organizing a Bible drive, teaching a Sunday School class or building a bookshelf, the important thing is to take that first step.
The verse from Zechariah, though written about Zerubbabel and the laying of the foundation of the temple, reminds me that God rejoices over our small efforts, too.
I came across this verse when I was struggling to begin writing my first book. I read it often, especially on days when it doesn’t seem I’ve made much progress. I know that each day He’s rejoicing to see my small beginning evolve into a book that will honor Him.
Have you recently started taking some first steps? Would you like to share the story of your small beginning?
Brenda
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