Valuing The LeastSample

God’s Big Heart for the Least

We tend to think in terms of “bigger and better.” But is that how God thinks? Maybe He wants to change our perspective to realize that the least doesn’t mean the last. God indeed has a big heart, but His big heart values everyone; including people and places we might consider to be small and out of the way. Do you know which nations have the smallest land mass, least fresh water, or the smallest Christian population? Hint: You might not have even heard of some of these countries!

Personal Reflection: Who doesn’t want a bigger TV, a faster car, a larger cup of coffee, or a larger piece of their favorite dessert? Our global economy has taught us to value and desire things that are bigger, better, and more. But is that how God sets His priorities? Think about who Jesus spent time with in His short time on this earth. Consider who God tapped to lead His people, Israel, so many times. Over and over we see that God’s priorities seldom match ours. Use today’s lighthearted Missiographic to reorient your priorities. Ask yourself how you might want to realign your prayers, resources, and advocacy towards the least.

Prayer: Dear God, every person matters to You. You never play favorites and Your heart breaks for each person who is suffering, alone, and separated from You. Help me to have that same heart and resist the temptation to care more about countries and people that are always in the news or constantly being featured just because of the prominence the world ascribes to them. Help me to have Your BIG heart for the least! Amen