Did you ever notice that in some of the places where you go there are things that just seem out of place?
Not that anything’s wrong. Just out of place. I was in the registrar’s office of an institution of higher learning today and heard babies crying. Nothing wrong with that. That’s what babies do. But, how can folks work in that atmosphere? And, if you can’t leave the child with someone long enough to register for classes, how are you going to school?
Another time, I was in a doctor’s office waiting my turn. Lady comes in on FaceTime with her grandchildren then, takes another call while at the same time, checking in for her visit.
There maybe some who won’t agree but if we keep traveling this road, before long everybody will be blowing their noses and passing gas while eating dinner at their favorite restaurant.
It’s people taking unfair advantage of others then getting angry when they are called on it. Simple as that. Time and place people. Time and place. This ain’t about rights but doing what’s right. Just because you can do a thing doesn’t mean you should.
Followers of Jesus are part of a divine process. They are patient with others. They don’t rush things. They know the Lord’s plan. They do their part. They are accountable. They are responsible. Our faith in Him teaches us to be sensitive to the needs of others. Sadly though, you can’t feed a man who won’t open his mouth.
It’s about being considerate. That’s all. And it’s really not a heavy load. But, why does it seem so?
In Philippians 2 Paul wrote, “So if there is “any” encouragement in Christ, “any”comfort from love, “any” participation in the Spirit, “any” affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
There’s an old song from 1969. As legend has it, it’s about a boy carrying a boy with polio up some stairs. A man came by and asked if the boy was too cumbersome to carry and the boy answered, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” A line in that song says, “His welfare is of my concern; no burden is he to bear…”
If there is “any”. If there is just a bit of consideration in you, consider the want of the people around you before yourself.
It’s got to begin somewhere.
-Pastor Butch