God Rewards Small Acts of Service | ದೇವರು ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಸೇವಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that God rewards small acts of service, drawing parallels from the Old Testament accounts of Joshua and Moses, and the principle of sowing and reaping. The speaker urges the congregation not to wait for grand miracles or prophets, but instead to focus on simple acts of kindness, such as helping a child cross the road or giving a small gift, as these small deeds are seen and rewarded by God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Who was the first person filled with the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?The speaker points out that the first person specifically recorded as filled with the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament was not a prophet or leader, but a craftsman named Bezaleel.
The generous heart of a Spirit-filled craftsmanBezaleel desired to share his skills with others rather than keeping them secret for personal glory, focusing on helping build God's tabernacle.
Hur supporting Moses' hands during the battleDuring the battle against the Amalekites, victory depended on prayer as Hur and Aaron held up Moses' heavy hands until sunset.
What did Hur do for God?When asked what he did for God, Hur simply supported Moses' hands, proving that quiet acts of support matter deeply to God even if nobody remembers your name.
Receiving a prophet's rewardJesus teaches that anyone who welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward.
Giving a cup of cold water to a little childEven the smallest act of kindness to a little child, like giving a cup of cold water, will certainly be rewarded by God.
Looking for opportunities to serve the vulnerableSince prophets are rare and children are everywhere, believers should open their eyes to help little ones and support those in need.
Whatever a man sows, that he will also reapPaul writes to the Galatians that sowing to the flesh leads to destruction, while sowing to the Spirit reaps eternal life.
Let us not grow weary while doing goodInstead of focusing on judgment or getting tired of serving when no one notices, believers should persist in doing good.
Seizing the brief opportunity of life to do goodBecause life is short and temporary, we must use every available opportunity to do good to all people, especially those in the household of faith.
