Small Steps
- Author
- Connect Church Longview
- Published
- Mon 18 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.connectchurch.life/
Have you ever felt like your small efforts don't matter in the grand scheme of things? Like the daily disciplines of prayer, Bible reading, or acts of obedience seem insignificant compared to the mountains you're facing?
The truth is, these small steps still count—in fact, they're the very foundation of breakthrough. Just as a child learning to walk discovers a whole new world beyond crawling, your seemingly small acts of faithfulness are opening doors to possibilities you can't yet imagine. When that baby takes its first wobbly step, suddenly they can reach higher, move faster, and explore further than ever before. Your spiritual journey works the same way.
What we often miss in Scripture is that the dramatic miracles we celebrate are actually just the visible manifestation—the echo—of consistent faith that's been building in private. Daniel wasn't suddenly faithful when facing the lions' den; he had established a pattern of praying three times daily regardless of circumstances. David wasn't randomly prepared to face Goliath; he'd spent years in the field developing courage and skill when no one was watching. The widow's oil didn't multiply because of a single moment of faith, but because of her willingness to take the first step of obedience.
Discipline becomes our greatest ally in this journey. It's not punishment; it's simply choosing between what you want now and what you want most. Our culture craves instant results—we want the microwave version of spiritual growth and blessings. But true transformation happens through consistent, intentional steps taken daily. As Proverbs 25:28 reminds us, "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control."
God never wastes a battle. Those wilderness seasons, those times when you feel like you're walking blind—these are divinely orchestrated opportunities for growth. Each step, especially the difficult ones, is directed by the Lord who "delights in every detail" of our lives.
What small step is God asking you to take today? Whatever it is, take courage and step forward with purpose, knowing that small steps still count in God's magnificent plan.
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