Faithful in the Small Things
This post is a day late, but yesterday (September 7, 2025) my Pastor preached a sermon on Luke 16 and verses 10-12 are what spoke to me the most so that’s what I’m going to write about today.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?” – Luke 16:10–12 (NIV)
Have you ever felt like what you’re doing doesn’t really matter? Maybe it’s the chores no one sees, the work that goes unnoticed, or the small acts of kindness that never get thanked. Sometimes it’s easy to think, “Does this even make a difference?”, but Jesus tells us something powerful in Luke 16:10–12. How we handle the little things in life matters deeply. In fact, He connects our faithfulness in the small, everyday moments to whether we can be entrusted with greater responsibility. The truth is, God often shapes our character in the hidden places. Before David ever became king, he was faithfully tending sheep in the fields. Before the disciples were entrusted with spreading the gospel, they were obedient in leaving their nets to follow Jesus. Faithfulness starts small.
Being faithful in the little things (showing up to work with integrity, being honest when no one is watching, serving others without recognition) trains our hearts to honor God. It’s less about the size of the task and more about the posture of obedience.
Let’s talk about what the looks like in different areas of life. At work it means doing your best, even when the job feels repetitive. In your relationships it means choosing patience, forgiveness, and kindness in small daily interactions. In your spiritual life it means reading Scripture, praying, and seeking God consistently even when it feels quiet or unseen. These moments may feel small, but they are building blocks of trust. God sees them all, and He delights in our obedience.
When we’re faithful with what’s in our hands today, God can trust us with greater opportunities tomorrow. True riches, as Jesus calls them, aren’t just material blessings. They’re spiritual responsibilities, opportunities to influence others, and the joy of walking more closely with Him.
So if you feel like your “little things” don’t matter, take heart. Every act of faithfulness is seen by God, and every step of obedience prepares you for the next.
What “small” area of your life could you approach with more faithfulness this week?
With grace and gratitude,
Brianna
