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Christian futurist Patrick Dixon makes a thought-provoking 3-minute presentation. This is a ‘must-watch’:

Some random thoughts on this principle:

• However insignificant I may think my contribution is to some ministry or task, it is actually vital. Fight the Imposter Syndrome. You are a child of a King. We live up to, or down to, our perception of ourselves, or other people’s low or high expectations. See the story of the Eight-Cow Wife.
• Acknowledge publicly the contributions of others. Our pastor always thanks me for the smallest action performed for the fellowship. Thanks Alan, you’re a blessing! Learning (or remembering) to be an encourager is not always easy. Our youngest granddaughter, before she was 2, would comment, “Well done, grandma,” when my wife manouvered her buggy down the steep step from the front door.

  Learning to encourage pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4.

  Learning to listen is another related skill.

• By its backroom nature, web ministry (whether evangelism, advocacy or discipleship) and other back-office roles can often be hidden tasks, without too much feedback, encouragement or thanks from others. Why not take 10 seconds to say thank you to web writers, techies and back-office people that you know. It makes our day. Sometimes even the difference between someone giving up a project and persevering. Tweeting or sharing our stuff on Facebook is also hugely encouraging.

  If you are feeling discouraged today, read here But I Am Only One and the Starfish Thrower.

  If you are not yet a follower of Jesus, He can change our entire perception of ourselves. Find out more.

• Useful advice to anyone considering choosing a partner. Not, “Are they nice to you?” but “Are they nice to shop assistants or waitresses?” To their faces? Behind their backs?
• I’m reminded of the Paul Gallico book Coronation. The self-esteem of the Sheffield steel worker Will Clagg is hugely boosted by his inclusion in the newspaper report about a scam offering non-existent seats for a good view of the 1953 Coronation procession. The paper lists his family among various important victims, describing him as ‘executive foreman’. You can pick up second-hand Gallico books for pennies. Do it.
• This also resonates with the possibly apocryphal but frequently retold cleaning lady story.
• The main reason that ministry among poor Dalits in India is so fruitful: they are being treated as real people for the first time, not insignificant nobodies at the bottom of the pile.

No one is worthless. No one is insignificant in the Kingdom. This topic makes a valuable seminar, sermon or group discussion. Key verses include James 2:2, Ps. 17:8, Isaiah 43:8, Exodus 22:21, Luke 10:25-37, Matt. 20:16, John 13:1-17, I Thess. 5:11 and many more.

How would you apply this principle? What examples do you see in ministry? Please add your comments using the ‘Leave a comment’ link below.

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