The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Faith
A practical Christian study of “The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Faith,” with clear application for faith, relationships, and everyday life.
The Ripple Effect
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Begin with the truth
I want you to consider this same ripple effect ideology, except we will add a third dimension and consider the influence of God and the workings of God, the spiritual world above you, and the hearts of men around you. And I want you to really begin to see that it's not just that I say a thing and it influences people.
It is I say a thing and God is able to use those words in ways that go beyond what I can see and maybe even far beyond my life.
What this reveals about God
It makes me want to be more godly, to read my Bible in the morning in the presence of my kids, to talk to people everywhere I go, at the ballpark or anywhere, with respect to speak the name of Jesus. For maybe it could spread into the hearts of those directly connected to me, the ones who hear me and see me, and maybe it could extend even beyond that into a world in time that I don't even witness for myself, but God is glorified.
If an atheist was listening to this episode, they would understand the concept of an initial action creating an impact on those involved and an impact on witnesses, and really an unstoppable impact that goes beyond what you can measure.
Let faith take root
David's action of defeating Goliath, this grand adversary, extended even beyond the kingdom of Israel and the rule of David. God was working the ministry and redemption through Christ as the fulfillment, the substance of the shadow of David, and that goes all the way back to a shepherd boy that nobody saw coming, who ended up defeating the adversary that no one could withstand.
God took David's courage and he turned it into the story of the Messiah and the courage to save us all from the devil.
Respond in daily life
And by the way, it is still having that effect, the workings of God through the preservation of these stories, the messianic promises of David to Christ, and the fulfillment in the spiritual victory in Jesus. So let me ask you a few questions pertaining to the spiritual world, not just the two-dimensional effect of things that you say and do and people who are involved.
Let me ask you some questions about what is going on spiritually, how souls are being affected, and the work that God is doing through you.
Take the idea with you.
- 01Where do I see the problem or opportunity described in “The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Faith” in my own life?
- 02What Scripture or spiritual principle in this study most needs my attention?
- 03What one specific change can I make this week to put this teaching into practice?
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