They take out your trash, they vacuum and clean your floors, they clean your water fountains and bathrooms. These are the people that get overlooked 99.999% of the time. Have you ever gone out of your way to give a wholesome "Hello, how are you doing?" to someone you would otherwise overlook?
As I have walked through the grand halls of several large corporations in America, I have seen how some companies saturate their walls by hanging pictures of their founders and executives on every wall of every building on the corporate campus. It seems a form of worship to these highly esteemed individuals to the extent that famous quotes are there to accompany every picture. I don't doubt that some have great quotes and are great contributors to the community, but their daily "celebration" is over-exalting. What about these people that keep the place clean? Have you really ever heard an executive give thanks for the cleaning staff at the company's annual event? Chances are, you have not. It would be considered absurd in today's culture. Regardless of where you are or what you do, lead through Love. Shine for God!
In the past few years, I have taken to heart people who are typically overlooked in our everyday lives. I have walked up to several to simply ask how they were doing. Nine out of ten were nearly stunned that someone was assertive towards them in conversation JUST to see how they were doing. Does this bother you in the least? IT SHOULD. Recall what Jesus said in Matthew 25:34-40:
34 Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
35 For I was hungry
and you gave Me something to eat;
I was thirsty
and you gave Me something to drink;
I was a stranger and you took Me in;
36 I was naked and you clothed Me;
I was sick and you took care of Me;
I was in prison and you visited Me. '
37 "Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or without clothes and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick, or in prison, and visit You?'
40 "And the King will answer them, 'I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me. '
I encourage you, brothers and sisters, to take some time out of your day to shake hands, hold a door open, or even better, look someone in they eyes and truly ask how they are doing. They are significant! Maybe you are walking through the halls of your workplace. Tell them hello and show that you care. I assure you that if you do, you will be glad you did! We are all God's children. There's only one Vine Keeper and we are the branches. Not one branch can inhibit the fruit that another may bear. If we are all part of the vine (Jesus Christ), then we bear fruit for Him. Let us start treating those who get overlooked with the same respect. Hebrews 13:2 says "2 Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it." Did that bring a smile to your face?
Pray God will lead you to someone in need of genuine attention. Let them know that you care and that God loves them :-). Be salt and light in their life.
1 comment:
That looks great. I think you hit the nail on the head. We need to take time to aproch pepole. You never know what they might be going through. You might be the only smile or kind jesture that they had all day.
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