“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.)" Zechariah 4:10 NLT
In an article titled “For these runners, the only way forward is backward” published Saturday, the following was reported: Fourteen runners, ranging from ages 12 to 69, competed in what organizers with the Potomac Valley Track Club say is the first backward-running track meet held in the United States. On the oval track at Edison High School in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, they raced in the mile, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events — all facing astern. A handful of competitors ran every event. The unusual-looking sport is gaining popularity in the United States as casual and competitive runners who train backward are starting to realize it can be gentler on the body, said Bob Draim, one of the organizers of the Saturday’s meet. Draim and Aaron Yoder, who holds the 5:30 world record for the backward mile, started discussing the idea for a track meet dedicated to backward running more than a year ago. Draim half-jokingly said that he looked up how many people ran in the Boston Marathon when they first started in 1897 — 15 people, which means even big races start small, he said. “So this is the beginning, and hopefully next year will be a little bigger,” he said.
And you know, when it comes to small starts, or “small beginnings,” the Bible tells us that “the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” and discourages us from getting impatient or snubbing, shunning or undervaluing the point in time when something worthwhile starts. You see, when the Lord plants a dream in our hearts to do something big that will grow the Kingdom, it’s tempting for us to give up before seeing the dream come to fruition because the beginnings are always small. In fact, many of the things you and I do for God may seem very meager and insignificant when we're doing them and not seeing any immediate results. It’s during those times that we need to trust God and press on no matter how small the project starts or how long it takes to see the dream come to pass knowing that it takes time for seeds to grow.
So if you feel the Lord calling you to start a project that you know will take weeks, months, or even years to complete or be fulfilled, just do it my friend. “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin…” and you should too.
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that every successful ministry started off small and that your timing is different from ours. Help us to be obedient in starting those things You have called us to and patient while working and waiting to see those things fulfilled no matter how long it takes. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen
Happy Running!
And you know, when it comes to small starts, or “small beginnings,” the Bible tells us that “the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” and discourages us from getting impatient or snubbing, shunning or undervaluing the point in time when something worthwhile starts. You see, when the Lord plants a dream in our hearts to do something big that will grow the Kingdom, it’s tempting for us to give up before seeing the dream come to fruition because the beginnings are always small. In fact, many of the things you and I do for God may seem very meager and insignificant when we're doing them and not seeing any immediate results. It’s during those times that we need to trust God and press on no matter how small the project starts or how long it takes to see the dream come to pass knowing that it takes time for seeds to grow.
So if you feel the Lord calling you to start a project that you know will take weeks, months, or even years to complete or be fulfilled, just do it my friend. “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin…” and you should too.
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that every successful ministry started off small and that your timing is different from ours. Help us to be obedient in starting those things You have called us to and patient while working and waiting to see those things fulfilled no matter how long it takes. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen
Happy Running!
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