By Dr. Victor Counted | Episode 15 of Biblical Wisdom for Flourishing
There is a cultural myth that tells us real change must be dramatic. That deep faith looks like bold leaps and spotlight moments. But Jesus, in Luke 16:10, flips that narrative on its head: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”
In other words, the foundation of spiritual transformation isn’t spectacle—it’s stewardship.
We see this truth quietly illustrated in the story of the widow who gave two copper coins. Her offering didn’t make a social media splash. No one live-streamed the moment. But Scripture tells us heaven noticed. Because the value of her gift wasn’t in its size—but in its faith. She gave all she had, not from surplus, but from trust.
And that’s the kind of faith that moves mountains—quietly, consistently, and often behind the scenes.
The Myth of the Mountaintop
Spiritual growth is rarely sparked by a single mountaintop moment. Instead, it unfolds in the quiet corners of daily life. It looks like opening the Bible when your heart feels numb. It looks like whispering a prayer when God feels silent. It looks like choosing truth when no one would know the difference.
These acts might feel small—insignificant, even—but over time, they shape the soul.
The philosopher William James once said, “Our lives are but a mass of habits.” The decisions we make daily, especially the small ones, form the architecture of who we become. And the same is true of our spiritual lives. Our character is formed not by dramatic gestures, but by the repeated decision to show up—in prayer, in integrity, in love.
The Sacredness of Small Things
In the economy of the Kingdom, small things become sacred.
One act of kindness. One moment of honesty. One prayer whispered in the dark. These are the seeds of transformation. And while they may never trend or go viral, they are seen. By God. By the people you impact. And, in time, by the person you are becoming.
So what might it look like for you to live this kind of faithful life?
It could be as simple as:
Sending a word of encouragement to someone who’s struggling
Praying for your colleague on the commute home
Journaling one sentence of gratitude each morning
Choosing to forgive, even when it hurts
These aren’t grand gestures. But they’re sacred. Because they’re faithful.
What’s one small, quiet act of faith you can offer today—trusting that it matters deeply in the eyes of God?
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This is Biblical Wisdom for Flourishing by Dr Victor Counted
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