The Worth of Little Deeds
Think of the mothers who live with their children and for them. They do no miracles, but their hands are ever performing the homely things of love. Think of the great company of Christian men and women who are not known beyond the little circle in which they live, who have no earthly honor, and who “leave no memory but a world made better by their lives.” They do no miracles, but their names are known in heaven. So we do not have to do miracles in order to commend Christ to others. Our lives may be very simple. We may not be able to do anything great or startling. We can not give much money. We can not speak eloquently. We can not go as foreign missionaries. Some people have the impression that because they can not do miracles of service, they can not do anything to add to the honor of Christ’s name. But the smallest, beautiful thing we do for Christ makes Him a little more glorious as men see Him. John did no miracle, but he did a work which left its impress on the world for all time to come. There are many people who can not do great things, and who think therefore it is not worth while for them to try to do anything. But it is the plain people that can not do miracles who are really saving the world. Here and there are a few men with distinguished genius, remarkable men, who do great things. But it is the million saints of the household, of the lowly places, who to-day are shedding the love of Christ abroad among nations, and who will wear the brightest crowns in glory. — Sunday School Times.