1 TIMOTHY 3:13

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

TO PONDER

“From little things big thing grow”, right? I believe so, but the growth is rarely instantaneous. Growth takes time. We must first grow in faith and trust in God as we risk ourselves, our possesions and our reputations in His service. This kind of faith bears fruit; resilience in the face of adversity, skills, and the gifts of the Spirit to follow through with difficult relationships, a capacity for love that exceeds our expectations and at times, respect from others for the love we demonstrate.

A journey of a thousand miles, however, begins with that first step. We can expect nothing to be added to our character unless we step out in faith, trusting in God’s faithfulness, guidance and provision.

PRAYER: Father God, forgive my unbelief, heal my doubts, expand my horizons, and shove me out the door. Amen.

Today's devotion written by David Schuppan, LifeWay Illawarra