Everthing Includes Little Things

The Bible tells us to pray about everything, not just big things. The “everything” includes little things. The carnal man or woman is impressed with the miraculous, but not the mundane. But to the spiritual person, answered prayer concerning those small insignificant things in life is as much a thrill as moving a mountain.

An event that took place in the life of Elizabeth Elliot illustrates my point. Several friends of hers who were mountain climbers were beginning their ascent when one of them was jarred a little, and one of her contacts fell out unto the snowy ground below. There were a lot of footprints at the bottom where it had fallen, as well as debris left by some of the group. She and Elizabeth looked diligently for the lens, since the young lady would need it to make the climb to the top. After a while, realizing the impossibility of the situation, they had all but given up. But as a last resort, decided to pray. And it was then, low and behold, they noticed a movement on the ground. And can you believe, there was a little ant dragging the lens through the snow!

Dear friend, God can help in any and all situations, big or small. Remember, He is also the LORD of the ant. “Go to the ant... consider her ways, and be wise.”