GOING BEYOND THE FIRST MILE
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Matthew [CEV] 5:41
If a soldier forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles.
Just when I
thought I was getting better I relapsed. Consequently I’m again on medication
for bronchitis. In the process of going to, being fitted in my doctor’s busy
schedule, and the return trip home I encountered a number of second milers,
individuals that went beyond what their employment required of them.
Explaining today’s
verse: Roman occupation soldiers were not typically nice guys. They didn’t like
Jews, Jews didn’t like them. Roman soldiers could legally require civilians to
carry their pack or load for a mile. It didn’t matter what the civilian was
doing at the moment, they had to comply or suffer. Jesus taught blessed continuance;
a principle going beyond employment obligation.
Walgreen
pharmacist and tech assistant, convenience store (gas station) employee all
exemplified this code of kindness that Jesus taught. In thanking them I briefly
explained how they fulfilled His teaching.
I was blessed and
sparked, and pray you are too as you ponder Jesus words recorded in Matthew
5:41.
EBB4
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