Zac Poonen - God Rewards Small Acts of Service

Zac PoonenMarch 17, 202512mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: God Rewards Small Acts of Service Date: 03/16/2025 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

God rewards small acts of service and faithfulness, whether visible or hidden. Zac Poonen illustrates through biblical examples like Bezalel (who worked with his hands filled with the Holy Spirit) and Hur (who held up Moses' hands in prayer) that seemingly insignificant acts—holding up someone in prayer, giving a cup of cold water to a child, or receiving a prophet—carry eternal weight and receive God's reward. Christians should persist in doing good without seeking recognition or growing weary, trusting that God sees and values every faithful act.

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The first person specifically filled with the Holy SpiritThe first person in the Bible specifically recorded as filled with the Holy Spirit was not a preacher, but Bezalel, a craftsman who worked with his hands on the tabernacle.

The mark of a Spirit-filled manBezalel was eager to teach others rather than hoard his skills for personal credit, which demonstrates the true humility of a Spirit-filled life.

Hur holding up Moses' handsDuring the battle against Amalek, Israel's victory depended on prayer, and Hur was one of the men who quietly held up Moses' heavy hands until sunset.Exodus 17:11–13

What did Hur have to boast about?Hur may not have done the flashy miracles of Moses, but his small act of holding up a hand was essential to securing God's victory.

Receiving a prophet's rewardJesus explains that someone who simply welcomes a prophet into their life will receive the exact same reward as the prophet himself.Matthew 10:41

Giving a cup of cold water to a childEven simpler than hosting a prophet, giving a cup of cold water to a little child or helping them is noticed and rewarded by God.

Keep your eyes open to do small thingsBelievers should stay alert to opportunities to perform small acts of service, especially toward neglected groups like children.

Reaping to the spirit versus the fleshWhile sowing to the flesh brings corruption, sowing to the spirit brings eternal life, and God ensures that we will reap what we sow.

Let us never lose heart in doing goodIt is easy to grow tired when nobody notices your service, but scripture urges us not to quit because we will reap in due time.

While we have opportunityBecause life is short and temporary, believers should make it their motto to do good to all people, especially to the household of faith.

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