2 Kings Chapter 25: Verse 12 (NIV)
But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land to work the vineyards and fields.
1 Corinthians Chapter 10: Verse 31 (NIV)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
When Nebuchadnezzar invaded the land, the royal family and all the nobility were taken into captivity, along with those who were thought to have skills. But it seems of those who were thought to be of least significance were left behind. Were they unimportant and therefore of no consequence? Perhaps to some, but I think not in God’s eyes, and not in His plans. The exile was not forever. God would bring back His people to Jerusalem, and so when they returned, they would need food to eat and land to build on. The remnant who were left cared for the land. Perhaps they had never had land to look after before. They were to ensure that there was a future in the land for those who returned. Quite an important role in the grand scheme of things, I think.
As Christians, we should never consider anything that we are asked to do as insignificant. God’s plans and ways are not ours, and He is always aware of the bigger picture. No one and nothing is insignificant in God’s eyes, and even the smallest and most routine of tasks should be done, we are reminded, to the Glory of God.
Dear Lord,
Thank You, that no one is insignificant in Your eyes. Jesus died for all, high born and low. Help me never to treat people differently because of their perceived status or standing, and never to consider any task as not worth doing well and for Your Glory. Amen.