“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”
(Zechariah 4:10, NLT)
Never underestimate something small. Never belittle or ridicule small beginnings and understand that everything that is large is made from countless small things. My dad, who was a great businessman, told me when I was young that if I would take care of my nickels my dollars would take care of themselves. While it is true that a person can overly focus on small things and micro-manage to a point of destruction, the reality is that it’s the small things working together that make large things great.
One of the richest men in the world today started his business in his garage. Another gentleman started a hobby in a spare room of his house that developed into a multi-million dollar international corporation. Countless stories like these have been told by people of greatness. A great oak tree starts with a small seed. This understanding of spiritual principles can change your life and revolutionize your ministry or business.
Several years ago, a minister rapidly thrust into national prominence was being interviewed on a national talk show. The statement was made to him that he was an overnight success. This internationally known minister looked back at the camera and said, “Yes, but it was a long night.” He said, “For 17 years I have spoken at any church that would have me, and most of them were so small they could have met in my home. But I did not give up.”
Never underestimate or belittle the value of the coin you find in the parking lot or the small coins you receive back in change. Take these small things and sow them into the kingdom of God with a right heart. Wherever you go to church, never throw away a seed. Consider small coins as seeds and bring your seed to the house of God and sow it with the right heart. No one else may see, but Jesus, who is standing next to the treasury, is watching. No one else can judge your gift, but Jesus will.
