Small Things Test | Herbert Cooper - Audio

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) <br><br> 1. Don’t despise the day of small beginnings <br><br> 1 Samuel 16:11-12 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12  So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” (NIV) <br><br> 2. Do small things in a big way <br><br> 1 Samuel 17:17–18   Now Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 18  Take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. See how your brothers are and bring back some assurance from them. (NIV) <br><br> 1 Samuel 17:20 Early in the morning David left the flock in the care of a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed. He reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions, shouting the war cry. (NIV) <br><br> Colossians 3:23   Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, (ESV) <br><br> 4 Benefits Of Passing The Small Things Test <br><br> 1. Grows your character  <br><br> 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command.” (NIV) <br><br> 2. Grows your skill <br><br> 1 Samuel 16:17–18 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.” 18  One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-l