God's Glory Church

“Who will despise the day of small things?” — Zechariah 4:10

During the wedding ceremony, our shy friend Dave stood in the corner clutching a long cloth-wrapped object. When it was his turn to present his gift, he handed it to us. Evan and I opened the package to find a hand-carved piece of wood with perfect concentric circles inside and engraved with the words, “Some of God’s miracles are small.” This plaque has hung in our home for forty-five years and reminds us again and again that God works even in the little things. In paying bills. In providing food. In healing from a cold. All this makes up an impressive list of God’s provision.

Through the prophet Zechariah, Zerubbabel, the ruler of Judah, received a similar message from God regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple. After the return from the Babylonian captivity, a period of slow progress began, and because of this the Israelites became discouraged. “Who will despise the day of small things?” – proclaimed God (Zech. 4:10). He fulfills His desires through us, and sometimes against us. “Not by might or power, but only by My Spirit” (v. 6).

If we are sorry that we do not see the great work of God in us and around us, let us remember that some of His miracles can be “small”. He uses small things to accomplish His great purposes.

Where have you seen “small” miracles of God in your life? How has He used the little things to meet your needs and the needs of others?

Dear God, thank you for Your “little” miracles in my life. Help me to notice all Your works!

Author: Eliza Morgan