What do you do when you keep showing up, keep praying, keep serving… but no one seems to notice?
You’re faithful in the small things, but the spotlight never shines your way. You’re holding on, but discouragement whispers, “Does this even matter?”
That’s the raw question we’re wrestling with in this episode of The Average Pursuit. Because let’s be honest — whether in the Appalachian mountains or anywhere else — it’s easy to wonder if quiet, unseen faithfulness has any value in a world obsessed with speed, size, and success.
But what if the problem isn’t that faithfulness is irrelevant? What if the problem is that we’ve forgotten how heaven measures greatness?
In Ephesians 6:21–24, Paul closes his letter with a name most of us skip over: Tychicus. His story reminds us that in God’s kingdom, faithfulness is never wasted. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks three truths that reframe our calling:
The Beauty of Hidden Obedience – Why unseen acts of obedience carry eternal weight.
What It Means to Finish Well – Why incorruptible love matters more than flashy beginnings.
Encouragement for the Unseen and Discouraged – Why God delights in faithfulness even when no one else sees.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Does faithfulness even matter anymore?”—this episode will remind you that God sees, God remembers, and God rewards every act of love done in His name.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 6:21–24
1 Corinthians 4:2
Luke 16:10
2 Timothy 4:7
Revelation 2:10
Hebrews 6:10
Galatians 6:9
Matthew 25:21
Reflection Questions:
What “small” act of obedience is God calling me to today?
If my life ended tomorrow, would I be found faithful?
Who can I encourage this week the way Tychicus encouraged the Ephesians?
Prayer:
“Lord, when I feel unseen or discouraged, remind me that You see me. Strengthen my love for Christ so it remains incorruptible. Teach me to finish well, to serve faithfully, and to encourage others with Your peace, love, and grace. Amen.”
📖 Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:21–24
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