The other day I went to the post office to mail a package. I was mailing it to Thailand, so I had to fill out the usual form. While doing that, a man came up in line behind me, so I kindly told him he was welcome to go on in front of me, which he did. As I finished up my form, another man came in. He edged around me and seemed to be planning to go around me as well. I was finished with my form by that point, and I thought, “I hope this man doesn’t think he can cut the line. I am next.”
As I recited my rights to myself, the Lord brought conviction. I was willing to let someone else have preference over me when it was not inconvenient for me, but when I was ready to have my turn, I was not kind. The desire to assert my rights was stronger than my willingness to be a servant.
My heart is so often turned inward, seeking my own comfort and purpose, rather than looking around to see where I could serve. God’s Word is full of reminders of how believers are to be servants, to follow Jesus’ example of serving.
Glimpses into the selfishness of my heart are discouraging, but it is so good to remember that God does that out of His love and kindness!
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing this, Bonnie! As I read it, I had the same reaction about the 2nd guy who was trying to edge his way around you. I was like "Oh no he didn't!" and in my head (like I was watching a movie) I was like, "Bonnie, scoot over to the side so he can't pass or put a hand on your hip or something!" So, at the end of your story, I was busted. Thanks for this gentle reminder. You're awesome!
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