The father, a well digger, strong was he, And as loving and kind as a father could be.
And Mary his daughter, five years old, Was very much dearer than millions of gold.
To Mary her father was big, grand and nice, So each had a treasure, beyond any price. One day to the well, little Mary was sent To take daddy's lunch, how gladly she went.
But when she looked down, not a thing could be seen. The well, like a pocket, was dark as could be. The father saw Mary and heard her voice, too, But made not a sound, just to see what she'd do.
She dropped to her knees, the dear little soul, And called down, "Oh, Daddy, are you down this hole?"
"Why yes Mary darling, I'm here at your feet, Just drop my lunch for I'm ready to eat. Just let it go easy, I'll catch it alright." She did and she saw it fall out of sight. "Why Mary," said father, "There's enough here for two, Now this is the thing I would like you to do. You jump down here to me and we'll eat it together, Down here in the cool and away from the weather."
"Oh, daddy, I'm afraid, I can't see you at all, Be sure now you catch me and don't let me fall." 'Twas just for a moment she wavered in doubt, Then closing her dear little eyes she jumped out. In the darkness, yes, that was the test, She trusted in faith in her father's request. And both were so happy he kissed her and smiled Because of the sweet trusting faith of his child.
"Oh, sweet little Mary, you put me to shame, How often my Father has called me the same, But because it was dark I turned back in doubt. Refusing the call, though his arms were stretched out."
Author Unknown
God will reward our faithfulness to Him and will always guide us when we're asked to start something new in ministry work. In my case, I never wanted to start a website or even this encouragement ministry, but after spending time in prayer, I felt the Lord impress upon my heart to start these new ministries anyway. I had no experience in either area but by faith, I trusted the Lord to lead, guide and give me His wisdom to handle all that He put in my heart to do. God was faithful to me just as I was being faithful to Him in that He always put the right people in my life to get a certain task accomplished. No matter what situation your going through in life; pray and believe the Lord heard you and the answer is coming. Jesus said in Matthew 17:20 faith the size of a mustard seed has the power to move mountains. How big is your faith?
I encourage you to be faithful to the Lord and be sensitive to His voice. If you feel Him leading you to start a ministry or just to follow His leading, I encourage you to be obedient. God has nothing but the best for His children, but He wants to see how faithful we are with the little, so He knows we can be trusted with the much (Matthew 25:14-23).
Read and meditate on these scriptures:
- Hebrews 11:6 declares "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
- Psalm 31:23-24 "O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
- Matthew 9:20-22 "And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy Faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour."
All scriptures can be found in the King James Version.
To God belongs all the Glory and the Honor and the Praise, Forevermore.
