SCRIPTURE:
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.Proverbs 3:27
SERVE
We just arrived in Charlotte, NC to spend a couple of days with Charity’s cousins. We left at 10:30am and arrived at about 10:30pm. It was a long 12 hours, but we are here safe and sound. It’s 40 degrees outside and we can’t wait to spend time with this side of the family. I gotta say that her cousins are some of the nicest people that I have ever met and they are not Christian. They are nicer than a lot of Christians that we have met. Shoot they’re nicer and more thoughtful than me!
The reason why they are nice is because they do the big things and the little things to make us feel special. They have always been great hosts when we stay in their homes. They are patient with us and always seem to have a special zen about them. They are generous with their food and drinks, and they are responsible parents who are great role models. It’s also the little things that they do that remind us how special they are. It’s the way that they go the extra mile that also catches by surprise.
Tonight when we arrived Cruz (and Arie) were so excited because not only did they let us stay in their house, but they bought Arie diapers, set up the guest room for us, but they also got a little gift for Cruz and Arie (Cruz is very excited about opening it up tomorrow). It’s the little things sometimes that’s the big things.
Today’s reflection word is “serve.” I first thought of the servant hearts that Charity’s cousins have. Let’s learn from them. Try and do something unexpected for someone this week. It doesn’t have to be a big thing, it can be something as small as a phone call or a little gift you got at the convenience store. I’d love to hear what you did to help someone feel special. We will be here for four days and I am confident that I am going to constantly use the words “you didn’t have to do that,” “please let me pay for that,” “thank you for being such great hosts…..”
I see God’s prevenient grace in Charity’s cousins and it’s teaching me about how I can be a better servant to others. Love you guys!