DOING LITTLE THINGS FOR CHRIST.
By Congregationalist
IN an important sense there are no little things. Nothing is plainer to the thoughtful mind than that an occurrence which apparently is trivial may prove to have the most enduring and vitally important results. Events are so interblended in themselves and their relations that anything may be of consequence, and all things often seem to be. Yet we naturally, and not improperly, term those matters little, which, because of regular or frequent occurrence or of seeming unimportance, do not take strong hold of our attention, but are attended to as they occur in an almost mechanical manner, or with only the temporary heed which they necessarily require. One of the earliest and gravest temptations which the Christian has to encounter grows out of these facts. It is that of regarding the little things of life as beneath the divine notice. We become careless in regard to them while we eagerly watch for opportunities of distinguishing ourselves by striking instances of Christian service. These little things, however, make up life, and shape and determine personal character. This truth is too familiar to need more than the merest statement. They must be consecrated, because God has so ordered our lives that we cannot show our loyalty to Him convincingly except through them. We do not trust his piety much who does not show its genuineness in the familiar relations of daily life. Let it be remembered, also, that this sort of proof can be given by any and everybody. Here we all stand on the same footing exactly. Many of us cannot do for Christ the grand things which we see others do. But we all can bear the little burdens, do the small duties, fulfill the trifling demands, which every day brings to everyone of us, in the true spirit of Christian love and service which Jesus himself exhibited. Thus endeavoring no one will fail of his reward.