Today: 2026-03-25
CHERISH HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Text: Zechariah 4:10
Emphasis: For who hath despised the day of small things?… (Zechariah 4:10)
Narration:
Every process and everyone has a starting point. Some things start big and gradually decrease or continue to increase. Some people start up big and either grow bigger or start to decline either in possessions, status or whatever. And there are those who start small and grow into empires. However, the case, what we must all acknowledge is that humble beginnings are part of the natural process of life; but many people are reluctant to accept them.
Some people set their expectations very high from the onset; they want to make it big from the very start and see no reason why they should grow gradually and learn on the process. This cuts across getting a job on graduation, starting up a business, or even a ministry in Christ Jesus – most people just want to start with a bang! But life doesn’t always play out that way, which leaves many frustrated and depressed, with some starting to see themselves as failures.
Our Bible reading today encourages us to cherish small beginnings, work hard, learn and continue to put in efforts to grow. The main thing that makes many despise small or humble beginnings is comparison and competition with others, born mainly out of pride and ego. People want to be as famous, successful and accomplished like some other people, without knowing what those people passed through nor wanting to pass through that growth process even if shown. As God’s children, we need to emulate our forerunners in the scriptures (Hebrews 6:12) and see how they grew from humble beginnings to the acclaimed statuses that they reached and then pray for the grace to work hard and wisdom to navigate through challenges so as to stand out successful. There is no shame in starting small.
Prayer: Gracious Father, please give me a humble heart and help me to develop the faith that sees great things emerge from little things; I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
A publication of: The World International Sacred Peace Movement - Grouped Soul.
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