Regardless of our skill level in other games or even our experience in previous Animal Crossing titles, we all start our adventure in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons the same way… in a tiny, homely, sparsely furnished little house bundled with a nice little debt to work off for Tom Nook. We don’t begin the game with any fancy home furnishings, additional clothing options, or even the tools necessary to catch fish or collect bugs. But these “small beginnings” are just our starting point in the game, and the simplicity of our humble launching point helps us to slowly grow into all of the different challenges this new adventure contains without feeling overwhelmed by them… it grows in response to our capacity.

While we would all love to see our efforts in life and in service to the Lord immediately blossom into overwhelming success, He typically has a slower growth philosophy in mind that ensures we build our foundation deep enough to securely hold the weight of our calling. David received his destiny to become king in his youth, but he spent decades training and developing his character in lower level battles before it was time for him to wear that crown. Let’s not despise our small beginnings or grow frustrated with our limited visible success; these baby steps are precious in His eyes as we learn to crawl before we can run.

For who has despised the day of small things? Zechariah 4:10a

I will not drive them out from before you in one year, lest the land become desolate and the beasts of the field become too numerous for you. Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased, and you inherit the land.  Exodus 23:29-30

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