Key Verse:

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

— Colossians 3:17

Rooted Truth:

Kingdom purpose isn’t only found in big callings—it is lived out in the quiet, consistent obedience of everyday life.

Faith Story:

When missionaries Jim and Elisabeth Elliot served among the Quechua and Waodani peoples, Elisabeth later wrote something profound:

“The God who created the galaxies also created the dust we sweep from our floors.”

She meant this:

Nothing done for the Lord is small.

Nothing is wasted.

Nothing is unnoticed.

Nothing is outside His purpose.

We often think God’s purpose is found in:

• huge decisions

• major accomplishments

• dramatic spiritual moments

• public ministry

But Scripture shows us a different pattern: God reveals purpose in the ordinary.

He called:

• Moses while tending sheep

• Gideon while threshing wheat

• Elisha while plowing a field

• Peter while fishing

• Matthew while working his job

• Mary during daily life

• Paul during normal travel

God places divine assignments in everyday moments—in how you speak, how you serve, how you work, how you endure, how you love, how you handle difficulty, how you treat people, how you represent Christ.

Kingdom purpose is not just what you do—it’s who you are while you do it.

Your home is a mission field.

Your workplace is a mission field.

Your neighborhood is a mission field.

Your conversations are a mission field.

Every day carries God-ordained opportunities to display His Kingdom.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Do all to the glory of God.”

Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men…”

Zechariah 4:10 – “For who hath despised the day of small things?”

Daily Practice:

Choose one ordinary activity today—your commute, your work, a conversation, or a task—and intentionally offer it to God as worship.

Write it down as your “Kingdom assignment” for the day.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, help me recognize Your purpose in my everyday moments. Give me eyes to see divine opportunities where I might see routine. Let my words, actions, and attitude reflect Your Kingdom. Use even the smallest parts of my day for Your glory.

Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What ordinary parts of your life might actually be divine assignments?

• How would your day look different if you approached everything “in the name of the Lord Jesus”?

• What does faithfulness in the little things look like today?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith