It’s the Little Things

I had to get some work done on our car, but I also had church work to be done. I brought my computer with and dreaded trying to balance it on my lap and while trying to type. Upon arriving, one of the owners asked if I would like to have a little more room to work. He then took me into the back room that I assume was used for a break room. I had a nice chair and table. I had a place to plug my computer in and good WiFi. I was able to get all the work planned done plus be able to accomplish some other tasks I was going to do later today or tomorrow. My level of trust and commitment has grown through this. It wasn’t a big gesture that was public, but a small offer that meant so much. This is also true in the family of God. We come from such varied backgrounds and some of you are not able to worship with us in person, but you join us because hopefully you feel like you have a place here. We feel so blessed to have you in our family and would love to see that family grow. I truly need to be more conscious of this as I travel in our community and communicate through the internet. We have some in our congregation that are especially good at this. They are not just friendly but look for ways to connect and are quick to invite them to join us for worship. Romans 12 mentions that we should honor others above ourselves. We can definitely connect with our friends, serving them in many ways. We don’t have to be a door mat, but often our pride keeps us from serving those around us. We can connect with those we do business with, doctors and nurses at a clinic we may go to, or even the worker or greeter at a store. It shouldn’t even stop there. Maybe we go to a tavern to eat and are surrounded by people that are just passing time. Maybe we can talk to the cleaner, the janitor, the repairman, etc. No matter who we see, we are told to be willing to associate with people of all social standings and backgrounds. So, the question is, are we reachable? Does someone feel like an outsider or are they invited in with open arms. Today, at this auto shop, I do not feel like an outsider. Many that go to bars to pass time do not feel like outsiders. What about in church? We must work harder to connect with everyone. Heavenly Father, thank You for the simple but powerful example of the need for big and little things. Show us how we can serve. Amen