Small Can Mean More

 

The Hummingbird Story 

Once there was a great forest fire.

All the animals fled to the edge of the forest and froze in fear not knowing what to do. They watched as the flames began destroying the beauty of their home.

Finally, a tiny hummingbird flew to a body of water and took a few drops into its beak. It then flew quickly toward the fire allowing the drops to fall on the roaring flames.

Over and over the tiny bird continued. 

Drop by drop.

Back and forth.

Again and again.

The other animals watched from the edge of the forest, and called to the little bird, "What are you doing?"

The hummingbird replied, "I am doing what I can."

(see: The Hummingbird Story - Small Matters)

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Such a simple story. But it is a big illustration of what can happen if one person is not afraid to try to do something important, even when they may be the only one in a sea of those that stand back and let others do what it takes to get something done. 

Maybe that bird did not save the forest or the homes of his friends. But he was willing to do what little bit he could.

Maybe we can only do a little. But God honors even that much and can turn it into much more.

We just have to be willing. Even if we don't think we are of any use to God's Kingdom, there is always something that no matter what we think, if we just step out in faith, He can use us.

We are the hands and feet of God here on earth. Not that we are gods. Not at all. We are human beings that He has put us here, to do what He calls us to do. 

And if we don't do what He calls us to do, believe me, He will find someone else to do it.

As Isaiah 6:8 says, we should be willing to go when we are called by God: 

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). Here I am, Lord. Send me. 

(Read more here: ( "Here I am Lord" Bible Story and Meaning of Isaiah 6:8)

And so the next time you know that God is asking you to do something for him, ignore the thoughts that you can't do it and say to him;

"Here I am, Lord. Send me."

And what he will do, is give you what you need to accomplish His will and all to His glory.

Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Have a blessed day!