Paradox

Being a part of a larger experience is often a paradox, you are a part of it, and yet, you aren't exactly, because it is bigger than you are.  The paradox is that you are in fact, part of it, even though, you may not realize it, or feel personally that such is the case.  This is a paradox when it comes to responsibility, and it is a paradox when it comes to outcomes, you see, the odd part of this happens when small things take on big significance.  Take for example Ruth- a lady who was working, which was what she was supposed to be doing, after having displayed unbelievable faith in following her mother-in-law to a situation which had no guarantee of survival.  There she was, doing her small part, working in the fields, and yet we read in the story where as a result of what she did and her faithful application of the laws of God, she became a grandparent (if you will) to one of the most powerful Kings of all time, King David, and eventually her lineage would bring about the Messiah- imagine what your small part your playing might really amount to?