Service with a Servants Heart

Last Friday for dinner, Pat and I, along with family members Elnora, Chris and Elizabeth, ate at O'Charley's in Holland. Tuesday, Pat, Elnora and I ate at Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch at Muskegon. In both cases we had young waitresses. In both cases we had excellent service. Both waitresses were friendly and looked after our needs. Both waitresses received good tips. I understand that waitressing can be difficult, with rude or demanding customers. I also understand the waitresses get paid and want to do a good job to receive a good tip. But you and I have had bad waitresses who act and probably want to be doing something else. So I relish a meal at a restaurant where the service is good. These dining experiences remind me of the service we are to perform for others in the name of Jesus. Our pay is not monetary, but spiritual in nature. Do our neighbors (who's my neighbor? anyone we are around at the moment) see and experience the love of Jesus through our thoughtful words and service? Look to be God's waitresses and waiters. Serve others in the name of Jesus. These are the days my friend.
Jim "Train"