FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS TO GREAT INCREASE — TRUST GOD’S PROCESS
DATE: 24th of August 2026
AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo
SERIES: LIVE YOUR SIZE PER TIME
�� SCRIPTURE READING
“Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.” — Job 8:7
“For who hath despised the day of small things?” — Zechariah 4:10
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” — Proverbs 4:18
��️ MEDITATION
As we conclude this series, God reminds us that greatness is not measured by where you start but by how faithfully you walk with Him through every season.
Many people become discouraged because their beginning seems insignificant. They compare their chapter one with someone else’s chapter twenty and begin to question God’s plan. But throughout Scripture, God consistently used small beginnings to accomplish extraordinary purposes.
God delights in taking what seems small, weak, or insignificant and revealing His glory through it. He does this so that no one can boast in themselves, but everyone will recognize that the increase comes from Him.
Never allow your current size to make you doubt your future. Your present condition is not God’s final conclusion about your life.
Every season of obscurity… Every lesson… Every act of faithfulness… Every sacrifice… Every step of obedience…
…is preparing you for the increase God has already planned.
Consider David. David began as a shepherd whom many overlooked. Yet God saw beyond his present position. His faithfulness in the fields prepared him to become one of Israel’s greatest kings.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“The Lord looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7
Consider Gideon. Gideon saw himself as weak and insignificant, but God called him a mighty man of valor. When Gideon trusted God’s word, the Lord used him to deliver Israel with only three hundred men.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.” — Judges 6:12
Above all, consider Jesus Christ. He was born in a humble manger, raised in Nazareth, and lived without earthly riches. Yet through His obedience, God brought salvation to the world. His humble beginning fulfilled the greatest purpose in history.
�� Scripture Guidance:
“He humbled himself… Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him.” — Philippians 2:8–9
This is the mystery:
God’s process is just as important as God’s promises.
Do not rush your season.
Do not pretend to be where you are not.
Do not despise your present assignment.
Live your size with wisdom.
Grow your capacity with diligence.
Trust God’s timing completely.
When God is ready, He knows exactly how to move you from small beginnings to great increase.
�� KINGDOM TRUTHS
1. Small Beginnings Do Not Limit God’s Plans
�� “Though thy beginning was small…” Job 8:7
2. Faithfulness Leads to Increase
�� “Who hath despised the day of small things?” — Zechariah 4:10
3. Growth Is Progressive
�� “The path of the just… shineth more and more.” — Proverbs 4:18
�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Have I been discouraged because of my current season?
Am I trusting God’s process instead of rushing ahead?
What area of my life needs greater faithfulness before greater increase?
�� PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for walking with me through every season of my life.
Help me never to despise small beginnings or become impatient with Your process.
Give me the grace to remain faithful, humble, diligent, and content while You prepare me for greater things.
Let my life continually grow according to Your perfect will, and may every increase bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
�� DECLARATIONS
I trust God’s process for my life.
I will not despise small beginnings.
My latter end shall greatly increase.
I grow in wisdom, favor, and capacity every day.
God’s timing for my promotion is perfect.
�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY
Take time to reflect on how far God has already brought you. Write down three ways He has helped you grow over the years. Then commit yourself afresh to being faithful in your present season while trusting Him for future increase.
�� SPECIAL INSIGHT
God never wastes a season.
The shepherd’s field prepared David for the throne.
The wilderness prepared Moses for leadership.
The prison prepared Joseph for the palace.
Your present season is not punishment—it is preparation.
Live your size today. Grow your capacity daily. Trust God’s timing completely. The God who begins a good work in you will faithfully bring it to completion.