Matthew 25:40

The Bible has a large collection of stories about the little big things that people did; and that God never forgot. They could never have imagined that their simple stories would be preserved in God’s Word. These people simply lived out their lives as everyday people who made the best of what came to them.

They were people like Ruth who in poverty gleaned the fields for food, Shepherds who watched their flock by night, a potter with mud on his hands, fishermen and farmers. The list could go on as one by one people from all walks of life did deeds of love and faith that will be remembered long after the mountains have crumbled into dust.

Think back in our own life. How many sermons do you remember? I suspect the number will be few, even though they were helpful at the time. How many deeds of kindness, generosity, and labors of love do you remember? (I challenge you to make a list of some of the things that people said or did that have blessed your life someway.) They were often done by people who were not lined up for accolades. They were the ones who just believed that it was important to Love God and to love your neighbors.

People who do such things have short memories. “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?” But, Christ never forgets: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

“Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
One by one they came
Far as the eyes could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth
In heaven now proclaimed”