One of the devil's schemes to hinder the body of Christ is to convince us that our contribution is too small to matter.

So, when the Holy Spirit stirs us to post something online, we don't do it because of our small following.

But that one person who would have seen it and been transformed, changing an entire family and generations to come.

Or, when our new business doesn't make a profit within a few months, we give up.

But if we could only see the millions that would have been generated in the years to come.

And this one most are guilty of, including myself. When we are stirred to partner with the ministries we glean from, the monthly amount we can give seems too small to matter. So, we don't give.

But consider this. If everyone on my email list became a monthly partner at $25, this ministry would have over $160,000 per month to further the Gospel.

Don't let anyone tell you that what you are doing is too small. Because when we come together, the impact is massive.

As Christians, we tend to put the emphasis on the wrong things.

A common one is doctrine. The importance of doctrine can become so inflated that we become prideful and sound like a Pharisee.

I find it interesting that Jesus never said, "They'll know you by your perfect doctrine."

What He did say is, "They will know you by your love one for another."

If we commit ourselves to both loving each other and being led by the Spirit, together, we'll sort out all the doctrine issues.

But if we become prideful and divisive, we are no help to the body of Christ.

The love of many has grown cold. Make sure you are not a part of the many.

Recommended Book → Love Hijacked: Return to Your First Love Before It's Too Late

I thought you had to participate every time discouragement would show up.

Until one day, the Lord taught me through His Word, which says, "Do not be discouraged."

For the first time, I saw it as a command from God rather than a nice idea.

And for everything God commands us to do, He gives us power through the Holy Spirit to pull it off.

There are plenty of opportunities to be discouraged. Don't take any of them.

Discouragement is a thief. It never helps us overcome. It brings no benefit to our lives.

Discouragement doesn't deserve even one minute of your time.

God places extreme value on one.

Over and over again, the Bible speaks of God's interaction with one person.

Abraham, Moses, Esther... just to name a few.

These people were not famous when God called them. They were ordinary people doing ordinary things.

So often, we overlook the assignment God is giving us because it looks too small or insignificant.

For example, many think that only large churches make a real impact. A pastor leading a church of a few is seen as insignifcant.

A mom who focuses on raising her children is seen as insignificant. A YouTuber who has just a handful of people watching their videos is seen as insignificant.

That thing stirring in your heart that seems insignificant to everyone else... that's the thing God is calling you to.

You don't need anyone else to confirm the significance of your assignment. God already considers it great, and that's all that matters.

Decide now to fully engage in what God has given you to do. Never give up.

In a dream, I encountered a boy with deformed hands. Each hand had only three fingers.

Then I watched as this boy and his mom both raised their hands in humble submission to the Lord. As they did, the boy's hands were restored.

When I woke, the Holy Spirit revealed that God is healing the deformed church.

He gave us five gifts for our equipping, but we've only been using three. He is restoring the gift of the apostle and prophet.

Now, three years later, I see it happening alongside the enemy's counterattack. Hell is doing everything it can to taint what God is doing.

There are viral people who call themselves apostles but are not. The goal is to get you to lump all apostles and prophets into this foolishness.

But think of it this way: Just because there are deadbeat fathers doesn't mean we throw out the godly role of a father.

God is truly restoring the gift of the apostle and prophet to work alongside the evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

According to the Bible, it takes all five of these gifts to mature us into the full and complete standard of Christ.

It was dark and treacherous. The wind and waves were beating against the boat as the disciples were making their way across the Sea of Galilee.

With their hearts already racing, they notice a strange figure moving towards them. They thought it was a ghost, but it was Jesus walking on the water.

Then Peter said the craziest thing, "If it's really you, command me to come to you on the water." And Jesus said, "Come."

Based solely on the command of the Lord, Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water.

But as soon as he considered his circumstances and surroundings, he began to sink.

Faith only works when you are laser-focused on one thing: what did Jesus say?

As soon as you pollute your mind with circumstances, experiences, and surroundings, your faith loses its ability to work.

It is a severe discipline of the mind to live a life of faith.