Do the little things

In life everyday we are faced with menial decisions and tasks. It's in those moments that we build ourselves up for the big things. I like to think that the little things I do, I do them as well as I can in theory that when the big things come I'll do them well also. I know I kind of put a tongue twister in there and rambled but it works.
We must focus on the little things like:
When a colleague at work is down or is experiencing some type of depressing situation. It is important that we walk with them in that situation right then and there so that we don't have to back track when the important times come. We let them know we're praying for them, we go over and share an encouraging word, we spend meaninful time with them. It's right there that our witness begins to work on them. Then when life throws big crises at them, or major losses in their path we are able to reach out to them because they will want us there.
In John 13:14 Jesus says, "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet."
Jesus is telling us that if He can wash the disciples dirty, sand worn feet, then we should be doing the same. And the washing of feet represented 2 things in this passage.
1. It tells us to be humble, no one likes or wants to do menial things like washing feet, talking to a person who is suffering or even offering someone and encouraging word all the time. But, we need to follow God's example in putting the needs of others before our own.
2. IT tells us that the most simple of exercises will lead to an amazing opportunity to witness. No one wants to hear from you in crisis if you haven't been there already in the small things.
That's why I take Gatorade to the football team each day, give some of the guys rides home from practice, show up at lunch at the schools, show up at sporting events, and so on. I do those things so that they will see that I care for them, and when big things go on in their lives they will trust me with them because I was there during the notso big times.
So make sure you take advantage of every opportunity God gives you to make a difference, it will pay off in the long run and make your witness much stronger in the meantime.
Have a great day and thanks for reading!