For years, it has been known that there are many similarities between apes and human beings. Monkeys are the animals that most closely resemble human beings. But what is the difference between monkeys and human beings? Are there big differences between human beings and monkeys? The answer is no. There are very little differences between apes and human beings. Surprisingly, it is these little differences that make the big difference between monkeys and human beings. It is these little differences that have allowed human beings to develop into a civilization that dominates the world.
In the same way, a good leader knows that various little things do exist. These little things ought to be managed well in order to make a big difference in our lives. To underestimate them is to spell your doom. Be a leader who recognises that little things! Be a leader who uses the little things to advantage! Be a leader who knows that a little difference makes a big difference!
- The little member of the body
Even so THE TONGUE IS A LITTLE MEMBER, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:5-6
The tongue is a little part of the whole body and yet it can control everything that happens in your life. Death and life are in the power of the tongue… (Proverbs 18:21).
Whosoever will say to a mountain be thou removed into the sea and does not doubt will have what he says. There seems to be much power in what you say with your tongue. All through the Bible, the power of the tongue is emphasized. You are snared by the words of your mouth. Although a little thing, it can make a big difference!
- A little wine
Drink no longer water, but use A LITTLE WINE for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
1Timothy 5:23
A little wine could make a big difference to Timothy’s health. How important it is to believe that little things can make a big difference to our health. Little sips of coca cola could make a big difference to your size and weight. Little tablets taken everyday could make a big difference to how long you live. Lazy people do not care about these little things which will make a big difference. They eat anything and drink anything because they assume that a little thing cannot make a big difference. That should not be! Do not take these little things for granted.
- A little slumber
Yet a LITTLE SLEEP, a LITTLE SLUMBER, a LITTLE FOLDING OF THE HANDS TO SLEEP: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 24:33-34
A little more sleep can make a big difference to your financial situation. A little sleep, when you should have been studying can mean that you become a clerk instead of a lawyer. A little sleep, when you should have been studying could mean that you become a nurse rather than a doctor. A little sleep instead of working hard on your campaign could mean that you will lose an election.
A little sleep instead of diligently working on your farm could mean that your chickens could be eaten by a fox. It may be an hour’s sleep or a few minutes rest, but you must be careful. Resting and relaxing too early can be a most dangerous activity.
- A little folly
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth A LITTLE FOLLY him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
A little folly is a little foolishness. Great honour can be destroyed with a little foolishness. Many mighty men have learnt that a little folly is enough to destroy a lifetime of honourable works. It is important to pray to the Lord for deliverance from the snares and the traps of foolishness that lurk in the shadows of the paths of all great men. Human beings have developed sophisticated cars, aeroplanes, and all sorts of gadgets like televisions, radios, phones and computers.
Human beings have come together in groups and formed nations that have conquered other nations. Human beings have explored the planet earth and visited the moon. Apes have not been able to do this. And this is because a little difference between human beings and apes makes a big difference in their abilities. Always remember that, “a little difference can make a big difference.” Respect these little things! Do not take the little things for granted and you will make good success of your leadership.
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By Dag Heward-Mills