It's Just a "Little Thing!"

by Dan McDonald...Many of us have heard or even used the above saying many times before; However, have we ever taken the time to evaluate the implications of such "a little thing"? The Bible tells us in Matthew 10 about some things that really matter, and that there are specific consequences and rewards for those who do those "things." Yes, Christ is speaking to the 12 disciples whom He has just called, yet we as believers can also take these same truths and apply them to our lives as well. He calls them to take the good news of the Kingdom to everyone they meet. "If they accept it give them your peace, if they don't, keep your peace with you." Notice Christ doesn't say to curse them, gossip about them, talk about them maliciously, or even turn a proud nose up to them. He goes on to say later in the chapter, that if we just give a cup of water to one of His own, that man will "certainly not lose his reward." I guess the converse might be true as well; if we hold something back from or offend one of His own - even if it may only seem a "little thing" - that man will certainly lose his reward. I know one BIG thing is I do not want to lose my reward, and I believe if we admit it, we would all rather hold onto our rewards that Christ has for us. Next time you think, "Aw, it's just a little thing," think about this passage of scripture and what the Lord taught his disciples....and us about our actions and words. I leave you with this verse: II Corinthians 5:10, "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad."