Bullets for the Battle

The Bullet of Making a Life: Little Things …

One of the most popular ballads of the nineteen fifties was entitled “Little Things Mean A Lot.” I’m sure the truth of this statement did as much to make the tune number one on the hit parade as did the melody and/or the beautiful voice of Kitty Kallen who sang it. Without question, it’s the correct performance of the little things that leads to great things!

For instance, the golfing ability of Jack Nicklaus made him a legend in his own time as one of the all-time great players and money winners. A closer look at his competition, however, provides a startling revelation of how “little” differences there really was between Mr. Nicklaus and the other pros on the tour.

During one season of his professional career, Mr. Nicklaus was the top money winner receiving $228,854. Fellow pro Bob Charles was in twenty-fourth place that year and won only $48,757. Mr. Nicklaus’ average stroke per game totaled 70.34. Mr. Charles’ average scores per game totaled 70.90. The difference of only a little over half a stroke (.56), but the difference in money was $180,097!! Yes, little things mean a lot.

The Lord Jesus Christ said the man who is faithful in little is faithful in much! Time for a friend. That extra moment for your child. That thoughtful note of gratitude to someone. A quiet moment of prayer. The little things done well become the great achievements of life.

There’s a fine line between a champion and an also ran. Little things do mean a lot toward “living it up” God’s way. Perhaps that was one of the secrets of our Lord’s magnificent life. He lived what He preached beginning with the little things. We can do no better!