Line Upon Line

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