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A team of
scientists recently published findings about the behavior of
ants along congested food trails. After reviewing videotapes
of thousands of ants, they discovered that ants tend to get
pushy and shove one another off the main path when traffic
gets heavy.
Gee, that sounds like some Christians I've
known. If someone gets in their way, they just shove them
aside or run over top of them--"Hey, out of my way! I'm
coming through!"
Whatever happened to the idea of
preferring our brothers and sisters? Whatever became of God's
commandment to love one another? And what about serving one
another? is that just some archaic Biblical
abstraction?
Look, Jesus didn't get to where He is
today by running over folks--He got to the top by setting
aside His own agenda, and becoming a servant--first
to God, and then to the people. Because He humbled Himself,
God the Father exalted Him. I realize this is contrary to the
"wisdom of the world"--but, it's the only way to
live, if you love God and His Word.
So, what's your
hurry? Instead of pushing and shoving--trying to get to where
you want to be--how about taking the Service
Road, instead? I guarantee you, it's much less
crowded--and it's the only road that will take you to that
place where God wants you to
be!
think on these
things...
Mark 9:35
(NKJV)
And He sat down, called the twelve, and
said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last
of all and servant of all.''
Romans 12:10
(NLT)
Love each other with genuine affection, and
take delight in honoring each
other.
Philippians 2:1-4 (NLT)
Is
there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort
from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your
hearts tender and sympathetic? Then make me truly happy by
agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another,
and working together with one heart and purpose. Don't be
selfish; don't live to make a good impression on others. Be
humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don't
think only about your own affairs, but be interested in
others, too, and what they are doing.
"Blessed the man
and woman who is able to serve cheerfully in the second
rank--a big test."
Mary Slessor, Scottish
missionary
Copyright 2004 Randall
Gearhart
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