What Little Things God Can Bless!
or
Don't Prejudge Potential by Size or Previous Experience!
Luke 13:18-22

So why do we assume that something small is ineffective? Why do we have the attitude that we are unable to accomplish a lot for the Lord because we are not a Deacon, Elder, Pastor, etc.? Can we do the JOB??? Can we be all that God wants us to be? Are we able to reach, change and even help direct peoples lives? YES!!

A. Grain of mustard we need to be planting all that we can!

1. Great potential despite the appearance of littleness
2. Growth was the forte of the mustard seed as well as its design.
3. The Garden was the place for the seed to be (CHURCH).
4. The tree was a giant able to be a giver of refuge for all those around it in the garden.
B. The Leaven that was able to change those it met.
1. Affects all around by changing them to be like it is!
a. How do we affect those we are around?
b. How do those we are around affect us?
2. Leaven is not apparent at first glance.
a. Ordinary everyday Christians - not leaders necessarily!
b. Strength lies in the fact it can work over a period of time.
3. Less is not always a disadvantage with leaven.
4. Habitual use of our Leaven will spread the cause of Christ.


Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist - 091596am