There's a first time for everything.

"The devil is in the detail" As far as idioms go, I'd say that's a pretty strange one. And honestly, I'm pretty certain that's not the case. I'm pretty certain it's God in the detail.


Luke 12:7 "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered"
Psalm 56:8 "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book"


If that isn't the detail, I'm really not sure what is.
So God in the detail-hold that thought.


Recently I've been mulling over my heroes, following some incredible preaches as a part of a Heroes series at my church. And the more I got to think about heroes, the more apparent that it became that one of the most prominent people in my life, one of my heroes, was neither famous nor prolific. No world-wide ministry, no mass conversions. He was none but my own grandad, Jim Todman.


Quiet and humble. Thoughtful, yet profoundly thought-provoking. I honestly believe my Grandad is the epitome of the servant heart. He's faithful in the large and little, extravagant in generosity, caring, patient, and gracious beyond belief. He's embedded in the word of God and has no need to talk about what he does, because he's living proof actions speak louder than words. His wisdom is astounding, sometimes in the times the says things, but even more so in the times he chooses not to say anything at all.


 ¹ "Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don't make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won't be applauding. ^2-4"When you do something for someone else, don't call attention to yourself. Matthew 6:1 MSG


My grandad serves one master, and one master only, his life is truly a show for one, his Father in heaven. No frivolousness or fakery. He's the real McCoy, genuine through and through.


I don't think he'll ever be fully aware of the impact he's had in my life, and how he's reveals God in each and every detail of his life. From washing the dishes to worshipping in a sunday morning service. I'm so honoured to know this man. A man that when he's called home, really will leave a legacy, a beautiful and tangible legacy, of a life led in generosity, faithfulness, grace and love. Love in every single detail.That's why I'm pretty certain it's God in the detail.


I guess I wanted to honour my grandad whilst writing this, an attempt to express how much I've learnt from him, and how much he still teaches me!!  We all have a hero on our doorstep, maybe a quiet, shy, unsung hero, but a hero nonetheless. My grandad is a hero to me, but who am I going to be a hero to? Who are you going to be a hero to? We all have the God given potential in us to be heroes. We just need to open our eyes. See it, and release it.