It has been conjectured “The greatest ability is depend-ability.” Over the years I’ve come to agree with that simple maxim. We are often tempted to think that what we do is not that important and, therefore, does not matter. We begin to question its significance altogether. Eventually, we see our daily duties become drudgery and our investment in performing them wanes.
For the believer, there is no duty so inconsequential that it is lost to the Lord’s observation. We are reminded that “even a cup of cold water” given in the name of a disciple shall be rewarded (Matthew 10:42). You see, when it comes to serving Christ, there is no small or inconsequential duties. Paul exhorted the Colossian believers “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24).
The challenge then lies not in seeking for some great thing to accomplish, but rather accomplishing the common things well. Solomon accomplished many great things yet came to understood that life was a series of small events strung together over a brief existence. This brevity of opportunity lends its own importance to what we do. He charged his readers, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, wither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Let’s not wait for that one great task to define us as individuals. Rather, let us be like the Savior for it was simply said of him, “He hath done all things well” (Mark 7:37). Let us be dependable in the small duties of life performing them to the best of our ability for there are those who are depending on us!
From the Chaplain 