“For who is greater, the one who is at the
table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you
as one who serves.” (Luke 22:27 NRSV)
The
documentary film Dessert Runners is
about four ordinary people attempting to run four of the world’s toughest
ultra-distance races in the same year. Before 2010, there had been only one
person to complete this challenge…and he was a professional athlete. The film
crew captured them racing (running, jogging, walking, and crawling) in the
extreme condition of Chile, China, Egypt, and finally Antarctica. Each one had
their own personal reasons for pushing themselves like this. Day in and day out
they would train for hours preparing to race; most of the time all alone. The
film makes you realize that humans are capable of doing some pretty amazing
things if we are willing to discipline ourselves.
Jesus
asks no less of those who volunteer to follow him. Yet, he says that this
burden is easy and light. Christian discipline is ultimately about serving
others. Jesus is trying to get each of us into a mindset of putting others
before ourselves. Our salvation is not simply getting across the finish line
and into heaven. No, it is more than that! Most importantly, it’s about the
journey getting to the finish line.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge:
Make it a point to serve someone today.
Prayer: Almighty
God, help me to see and serve those in need around me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Dennis
Gossett
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