How Much Power Is Stored in the Smallest Particle of Faith?

The first sentence of Genesis 1 tells us that God created the heavens and earth. The word created means to bring into existence what did not previously exist, and this perspective is attributed only to God.

Did God intend for human beings to be co-creators with him, filling the earth with new innovations and designs? For centuries humans have been innovators and inventors by using their intelligence and intuition to pursue ideas for the betterment of self and others.

Jesus’ Parable of the Mustard Seed reminds believers that faith and trust, no matter how small, are capable of producing enormous results when blessed by God.

Quality not quantity is the issue. So faith, like the tiny mustard seed, is the force behind creativity and accountability. So you, like the smallest particle of God’s creation, can respond to his design and purpose.                   

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Each of you should use whatever gifts your have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 

~1 Peter 4:10 New International Version

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Does God Hold You Responsible for Your Skills and Talents?

Creativity is not just coming up with ideas but doing what it takes to be sure an idea is worthy of bringing to fruition. Creativity recognizes that while pursuing an idea, something totally different could be discovered that is more worthwhile than the original goal.

You do not have to be a scientist to be creative. Parenting demands creativity, for it’s a continuous learning process. Parents are accountable to God and the entire social order for teaching and enforcing boundaries so children know what’s acceptable.   

Creativity leads to opportunity and responsibility.

God hold us accountable, as the parable of the rich man and Lazarus demonstrates. Lazarus suffered from a disease that prevented him from working, yet each day he subjected himself to the generosity of others. Present and future rewards are in store for those whose faith and trust in God reflect their determination to be accountable.

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And let us consider how we can spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 

~Hebrews 10:24 New International Version 

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What Is Objectionable About Being a Servant?

Whether work is perceived as fulfilling and purposeful or as drudgery and entrapment is a choice. Fellow employees and supervisors may be viewed with contempt and resentment or as individuals God has placed in my life to teach me how to be a servant.

The idea of being a servant may be hard to swallow because both our goal and attitude are to be an authority figure. What isn’t given any honest consideration is how do I measure up as a servant? The answer depends on how I personally define servanthood.

Servanthood has traditionally carried the overtone of being under the authority of others. From a Christian’s viewpoint, being a servant of God is the most blessed position a person could hope to attain. 

So your mindset will be that as I serve God with humility and thanksgiving, I am privileged to also be available to serve others. God will supply you with patience and humility to be a servant to others.

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You were chosen to be free. ... Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love.

~Galatians 5:13 Contemporary English Version

For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. 

~Hebrews 6:10 New International Version 

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