Philippians 4:12-13
“I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Have you noticed how often people (even pastors . . . some of us can be considered people) are always looking for more prestigious positions? I have to confess a cynical mind when I hear a pastor claim that God has called him to another church when I know that the new church is twice as large with a salary commensurate to its size. I love to hear of a call to a much smaller congregation with a meager stipend.
I thought of this yesterday when one of our members was asked about her new job. This woman had formerly been employed in a prestigious position at a well-known company. When the company closed its local operation, she was out of a job. But after caring for family members for over a year, it was time to look for work.
Executive positions were not available, but a night job at the local Walmart store was. Now the former “executive” runs the floor cleaner that warns customers with a little beep-beep! When asked how she liked her new job, this lady just beamed—she loves it and her face showed it!
It is not the dignity of the job that matters, but the dignity of the person doing the job. I always want to have that same thrill that we saw in her countenance as she told us about driving the machine around the store. Well done, Girl!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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