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“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” Luke 16:10 (ESV)

Never been a fan of the copy machine, filing or doing anything that requires math. I think we’ve all had our share of boring mundane tasks. One of my first jobs presented me with the task of changing my supervisor’s typewriter ribbon. Now I’m really dating myself because some of you are thinking what’s a typewriter ribbon? So glad we are in the computer and savvy technology age. But that doesn’t mean boring has left us – filing still happens and scanning has taken center stage.

Give someone a little something to do and you will quickly find out if they can be trusted to get it done. And when boring is on the list, some will just excuse themselves on to something else convinced they could do better things with their time. Sound familiar? I’m sure we’ve all thought a task was let’s just say, “beneath our abilities.” But ask any employer and they will tell you it’s the success of small things that catapult others to great opportunities. It’s how we handle the seemingly unimportant and consistently deliver excellence that sets us apart.

What’s our “very little” task? Do we approach it with enthusiasm or dread? Have to admit it is easy to get careless over washing dishes when we’d rather be the chef in the kitchen. Tempting to skim over our small Life Group lesson when we envisioned ourselves speaking before thousands. Interesting how quickly we exit the room when cleaning up and serving is on the agenda – especially when we’d rather be on the platform than sweeping floors.

The smallness of the job doesn’t dictate our status of greatness. God is looking, searching and seeking for those who will prove themselves to be faithful, loyal and trustworthy. He’s looking for ones who respond gracefully and obediently walk through the doors He opens. He’s interested in those who posture themselves to serve regardless of the task – desiring the Father’s approval over man.

Perhaps, dear friend the mundane, simple task has you discouraged or feeling overlooked. Embrace this moment and complete it to the best of your ability. Seek not positioning but opportunities to allow God’s glory to shine through you. He will be faithful to entrust you with more if you remain faithful to Him.

“Father, we can get so lost in the comparison trap of who is doing what and devaluing the significance of the opportunities staring us in the face. Help us to zero in on pleasing You and release our agenda.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life