Pastor Stephen Dedman

“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭16‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is one “small” thing in your life right now that God may be calling you to be more faithful in?

Context
In Luke 16, Jesus is teaching about stewardship and how to handle what has been entrusted to us. While the passage speaks about resources, the principle stretches far beyond money. Jesus is revealing a deeper truth: faithfulness is not proven in big moments but in small consistent obedience. 

Application
We often wait for “big opportunities” to prove our faith. But most of life isn’t lived on a stage; it’s lived in the tasks that no one applauds, the kindness that no one notices, and in the discipline no one celebrates. Yet Jesus says those are the very places where faithfulness is formed.

God does not measure our impact by visibility, He measures our heart by consistency. Before David stood before Goliath, he was faithful with sheep. Before Jesus preached to crowds, He lived in obscurity. The truth is: what feels small to you is not small to God.

Truth For The Day
Faithfulness in the ordinary is preparation for the extraordinary.

Pray
Lord, help me to be faithful in the small things today. When no one sees, remind me that You do. Give me a heart that serves with joy, not for recognition, but out of love for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You shall have no other gods before Me.
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is competing for God’s place in your heart today?

Context
When God gave the Ten Commandments to Israel, He began with a command that addressed the heart before behavior. Israel had just been delivered from Egypt, a land filled with false gods and idols. God wanted His people to understand that He alone was their Savior, Provider, and King. Before He instructed them on how to live, He reminded them who was to be first in their lives.

Application
While most people today do not bow before carved idols, anything that takes God’s rightful place in our hearts can become a god. Careers, money, possessions, relationships, hobbies, and even ministry can compete for our devotion. The question is not whether God has a place in our lives, but whether He has first place.

Jesus reaffirmed this truth when He taught that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. When God is first, everything else falls into its proper place. When something else takes His place, our priorities, decisions, and peace begin to suffer.

Truth For The Day
God will not share His throne. He deserves first place in every area of our lives.

Pray
Lord, forgive me for allowing other things to take priority over You. Help me examine my heart and remove anything that competes with my devotion to You. Teach me to love You above all else and to honor You as Lord of every area of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭5‬:‭33‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What step of obedience is God asking you to take today as you walk with Him?

Context
In Deuteronomy 5, Moses is reminding the people of Israel of God’s covenant and commandments before they enter the Promised Land. After receiving the Law, the people were instructed not merely to know God’s commands but to walk in them. God’s desire was not for occasional acts of obedience but for a lifestyle that reflected His character and His will.

Application
Following God is often described in Scripture as a walk. A walk is not a single step but a journey. Each day presents opportunities to choose God’s path over our own. Sometimes those choices are significant, but most of the time they are found in the ordinary moments of life through our words, attitudes, and priorities.

God’s commands are not meant to restrict us but to guide us toward the life He desires for us. When we walk in His ways, we experience His provision, protection, and peace. While obedience does not remove every hardship, it keeps us aligned with the God who faithfully leads us through every season. The path of obedience is not always the easiest path, but it is always the best path.

Truth For The Day
Walking with God is a daily choice to follow His direction rather than our own.

Pray
Lord, help me to walk faithfully in Your ways each day. Give me a heart that desires to obey You in both the big decisions and the small moments of life. Lead my steps, strengthen my faith, and help me trust that Your path is always best. In Jesus’ name, amen.