"The humblest worker..."

I just have to share with you all a lovely gem that Hannah put on the birthday card that she made for me. I pray that it will speak to the depths of your hearts, also...

"The humblest worker, moved by the Holy Spirit, will touch invisible chords, whose vibrations will ring to the ends of the earth, and make melody through eternal ages."

 Oh, my hearts desire is to be such a worker as this--humbly working in cooperation with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

I looked this passage up and read the portion of the paragraph that preceded this and I want to share it, as well.

"The disciples were to begin their work where they were. The hardest and most unpromising field was not to be passed by. So every one of Christ's workers is to begin where he is. In our own families may be souls hungry for sympathy, starving for the bread of life. There may be children to be trained for Christ. There are heathen at our very doors. Let us do faithfully the work that is nearest. Then let our efforts be extended as far as God's hand may lead the way. The work of many may appear to be restricted by circumstances; but, wherever it is, if performed with faith and diligence it will be felt to the uttermost parts of the earth. Christ's work when upon earth appeared to be confined to a narrow field, but multitudes from all lands heard His message. God often uses the simplest means to accomplish the greatest results. It is His plan that every part of His work shall depend on every other part, as a wheel within a wheel, all acting in harmony." ~Desire of Ages, 822

The Missionary Trainer wants me to begin my work for Him right where I am. My field of labor may at some time in the future seem very unpromising of bearing fruit for the kingdom of heaven...It may seem so difficult to get any results that it looks like it's hopeless, but I MUST NEVER give up and/or get discouraged. This is exactly what Satan, the arch enemy, would like me to do. He doesn't care so much if I go out to labor for souls as long as I get discouraged. There are heathen all around me--even at our learning center--who need to know my precious Jesus who was nailed upon the cross for them because He loves them. This field isn't only outside of the home, in fact the most important and precious field is my own family. May I always be faithful and diligent to do those things which are nearest and then as far as He permits and wants my efforts to extend. May I be ever faithful in even the little aspects of life and then I will be faithful in those things that are greater. (See Luke 16:10.) " God often uses the simplest means to accomplish the greatest results." All aspects of ministry must work together to bring harmony, efficiency, and priceless, rewarding results for the kingdom of heaven.

"The humblest worker..." Lord, help me to ever be humble in character and whatever I do.