Insignificant & Influential...

1 Kings 14: 7-9

"Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says:I raised you up from among the people and made you a leader over my people of Israel. I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you, but you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what was right in my eyes. You have done more evil than all who lived before you. You have made for yourself other gods, idols made of metal; you have provoked me to anger and thrust me behind your back."

1 Kings 14 gives us an example of someone who influenced people for the good and someone who influenced people for the bad.

The prophecy that was told to King Jeroboam was a reminder to him that although King David had served the Lord faithfully and kept his commands, Jeroboam had done the opposite.

Our actions, decisions, sins, acts of kindness, integrity or lacktherof, our attitudes and our words all make a difference. Even if we do not carry the title of King, like David and Jeroboam; we influence those around us and the generations below us.

There is a leadership principle that says,Whatever the leader does in moderation, the people will do in excess.

Jeroboam's disobedience was used as an example to the people. It became the downfall of the commitment to God in the Northern Kingdom.

The enemy would love for us to believe that our actions are insignificant. He would love for us to believe the lie that our actions are small and will not affect those around us.

He wants you to sin and will try to convince you that it is no big deal.

He doesn't want you to act with kindness or goodness and will try to convince you that your efforts really make a difference.

The devil is a liar. Your life matters. Your actions matter. You are influencing people whether you realize it or not.

Some of the most monumental times in life are created by seemingly small and insignificant interactions with other people.