Over half of the New Testament is accredited to the authorship of the Apostle Paul. However, in his letter to the Romans (15:20) he reveals that he preferred reaching brand new people with the Gospel over edifying established churches. Both his visits to Corinth, Ephesus, or a variety of other churches and his letters sent to various Christian converts probably seemed pretty insignificant to Paul. Instead, they may have been his greatest contribution to the Church. Perhaps, what we deem inconsequential are the very things that have the most import. Take, for example, the value of words. Years ago, verbal reinforcement was not a topic of study. Today, however, books and seminars tout the power of words to shape lives, to resolve conflict, and to produce desired behaviors. At one time, the influence of word choice was overlooked. After all, didn't most people use language? What seemed small was in fact, one of the greatest tools for man, its validation found in Scripture stating that power of life and death are in the tongue. Most often, our eyes are drawn to the big things: large monetary donations, feats of great strength, enormous sacrifices, but our smaller offering, given in service to God, may be equally meaningful.
Tip/Tidbit: Remember, you matter. Your choices impact others and your world. Never underestimate your contribution to the work of God or to the betterment of mankind.
Tip/Tidbit: Remember, you matter. Your choices impact others and your world. Never underestimate your contribution to the work of God or to the betterment of mankind.
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