“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” – Song of Sol. – 2:15
Just about everyone my age has heard the song, “Little Things Mean A Lot”. But that is more than a good song title. It is a tremendous truth. It is a great reminder of something too often forgotten. In every area of life it is attention to little things that make the difference between success and failure.
Horatius Bonar said, “A holy life is made up of a multitude of small things. It is the little things of the hour and not the great things of the age that fill up a life like that of the apostles Paul or John, or David Brainard, or Henry Martyn. Little words, not eloquent speeches or sermons; little deeds, not miracles or battles, or one great heroic effort or martyrdom, make up the true Christian life. It’s the little constant sunbeam, not the lightning, the waters of Siloam that go softly in their meek mission of refreshment, not ‘the waters of the rivers great and many’ rushing down in torrent, noise, and force, that are the true symbols of a holy life.”
As a warning, Bonar then wrote, ““little evils, little sins, little inconsistencies, little weaknesses, little foibles, little indulgences of self and of the flesh, little acts of indolence or indecision, or slovenliness or cowardice, little equivocations or aberrations from high integrity, little bits of covetousness, little indifferences to the feelings or wishes of others, little outbreaks of temper, or crossness, or selfishness or vanity.”
Whether for bad or good, little things make a big impact. If we are wise we will avoid the things that lead to failure and attend to the things that promote success. Don’t fret about your lack of ability. If you can’t do big things, do small things in a big way – it will make a huge difference! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
