Can we heal the World?

It seems that common to all people are those days when we think “Why bother. Nothing that we can do can make a difference.” Our sermon (which can be found here) took the title “Can we heal the world?”

The Kingdom of God appears to invade our world not through the big things but the little things. In the bible reading of the feeding of 5000 the whole event turns around what seem like tiny actions. A young lad offers to share his lunch. A prayer of blessing is said. There is nothing particularly earth-shattering about such simple actions.

Yet through sharing and blessing a miracle takes place. One could become bogged down trying to explain how or why or what actually is actually going on in this story. There are many different layers to the account. It has deep theological overtones and appears within a particular context. It is great to ponder and investigate such avenues.

But there is also a simple beauty about the fact that little actions bring about big changes. The little things we consistently do everyday make a difference. It makes a difference when we show thankfulness for the blessings we are receiving or offer a prayer at mealtime. Random acts of kindness that let others know they are cared about are never insignificant. Offering the little we have to be used by God in whatever way God can use it is a big thing.

A boy shares his lunch. A prayer is offered. Leave the rest in Jesus hands and you never know what can happen!

Prayer: Lord, Forgive me for those times I forget to care. Help me to be open to the opportunities laid before me. Help me to see that no action is without significance in the light of Your love. Amen.