Little Things

This morning I was reflecting on my devotional reading from 1st Samuel. The Bible teaches us that the people asked Samuel for a king and against God's best plan for them, He allowed them to have just what they asked for. Not long after their request Samuel anointed Saul as King. Saul had a lot going for Him. The Bible says in 1st Samuel 9:2 that Saul was "a choice and handsome son.....There was not a more handsome person than he among the children of Israel. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people." (NKJV)WOW! What a vivid description of his physical character. Yet, Saul had a fatal flaw. He was a very prideful man who ultimately allowed his pride to overtake him when he became jealous of David. The lesson for us to remember is simply this: Even though we may have a lot going for us, it is the little things that have the potential to bring us down.

This morning while I was out for my morning run/walk (which truthfully is a lot more walking than running), God spoke to my heart about the little things. As I started to leave the park and head home, I noticed a lady leaving the park with a beautiful rose that she had just picked. The Spirit of God spoke to my heart and I stopped my truck, got out and pick a rose to bring home to Angie. As I was picking that rose, my mind traveled back to the days of the late 1980's when I was feverishly attempting to win her love. I would constantly do the little things, like bring flowers, balloons or small gifts to show her how much I cared. Now after almost 20 years of marriage, I must remember that it is still the little things that speak the loudest. I want to encourage everyone who will read this blog to go out soon and do something small for your spouse or children to let them know how special they are to you. God bless and have a great weekend. I just spoke with the Master this morning and He said it's only two more days til Sunday!

Pastor Brent
Proverbs 30:5