The God of Little Things
God is great and it is easy to think that he is not concerned with details. The Scriptures do not portray God as being unconcerned with details. Nowhere is this more evident than in the story of the third post- resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples.
It was getting toward evening and Peter decided to go fishing. The other disciples joined him. In the dawn of early morning, as the disciples were about 100 yards from shore, they saw a stranger on the banks of the Galilee. He shouted to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” (John 21:5). When they said they did not, He gave them instructions about where to fish.
Following his instructions, they caught so many fish one would think the nets would break. They came to the shore and ate with him. That is the quick summary of the story in John 21. A closer reading will reveal that God takes care of the little details in life.
When he told them where to fish, they caught 153 fish – large fish. (21:11).
When the disciples got to the shore, they found that Jesus had cooked breakfast for them. He had a fire of burning coal, some fish and some bread. (21:9).
Jesus served the bread and fish. (21:13). He didn’t just say, “There it is guys, help yourself.”
Several things about this story are amazing:
(1) Upon seeing the risen Lord, someone still counted the fish,
(2) Jesus brought bread for the disciples,
(3) Jesus caught fish before they even saw him,
(4) Jesus cooked breakfast and then served the breakfast.
Life is about the little details. Those who will not pay attention to the little details will have a hectic life. They will constantly feel like the wheels are coming off or life is unraveling before their eyes.
Someone has to make the fire.
Someone has to count the fish.
Someone has to serve the bread.
Someone has to do the little things.
Mountains are made of little stones. Miles are covered by little steps. Love is show with little acts. Successful lives are built on little things.
If God takes care of the little things, then surely we must do the same.
Lonnie Davis