One Small Piece

As a child, I enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles.

Finding that perfect puzzle piece always gave me much satisfaction, especially when working a 1000 piece puzzle. Almost every piece would be tiny, with only a vague image splattered across it. Standing alone, the piece seemed insignificant. However, it wasn't. The puzzle was incomplete without it.

Beloveds, our lives are like those tiny puzzle pieces. We are a small piece in God's plan.

Seek to fulfill the ministry God has ordained for you. And although your role may seem insignificant, it's not. On that final day, you will be rewarded for being faithful, not for being great.

Whenever we couldn't find a puzzle piece, we would start searching through the shag carpet or under the couch. It was frustrating. Without it, there was no final rejoicing. Don't be AWOL. Report for duty. Be the small piece God has designed you to be.

Read Col 4:7-18: Identify some of the small puzzle pieces who have helped build God's kingdom.
What was their role? How does Paul describe Tychicus? How does Paul describe Onesimus? What is the common adjective Paul uses to describe them? What are some ways you can be faithful in serving the Lord today?