“Fetch quests” in role-playing games are a pretty standard part of the experience, and the Legend of Zelda is no exception. Sure, there is an evil warlord trying to take over the planet… but someone still has to deliver milk and round up chickens, right? But while these “errands” in most games are typically just filler content that’s designed to pad out a game’s length, in the Legend of Zelda series these tend to have a much deeper purpose that is hidden from view until we’ve completed them. Concealed within these small, personal side quests are the keys to unlocking future doors, discovering new abilities, or learning new songs for our ocarina that will change the way we play the rest of the game.

In the body of Christ, we will often find that it is when we choose to unselfishly apply ourselves in service to others that the full potential of the gifts we’ve received is finally revealed. Many of the stubborn doors that won’t open for us are waiting for a key that lies in someone else’s hand. If we feel like we have reached an impasse in our own personal progress, let’s turn our attention to the problems that we are already equipped to solve in someone else’s life. We may find that we were sent to be the answer to their prayers, and the “side-quest” that helping them takes us on is the Lord’s answer to our own.

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9-10

The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself. Proverbs 11:25

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