Shoe Shine

Matthew 26:6,7,10 While Jesus was eating at the home of Simon the leper, a woman came in with a bottle of very expensive perfume, and poured it over His head. And Jesus said to his disciples- do not criticize her, for she has done a good thing to me.Walking through the Atlanta airport is always an interesting experience. Today the shoe shine stands caught my eye.As I looked, I thought, "this seems like a picture out of the past." Chairs sitting high above the work station, foot rests, an array of polishes, brushes and clothes, and then, the shoeshine man himself. The majority of customers are men, but occasionally a woman had her shoes polished also. Social interaction may occur, but often there is silence as one gives and another receives.

In life there are also those who give and those who receive. Each of us has the opportunity to fit into both categories. Sometimes, we think giving is more important, but learning to be a gracious receiver is a wonderful attribute. Even Jesus was on the receiving end during special moments while on earth, and He is still receiving today. To this very day Jesus receives great joy when someone comes to know Him personally!He offers to serve you loving kindness, goodness, mercy, grace, forgiveness and everlasting life. Remember you have the opportunity to serve Him by being faithful to Him and showing kindness and service to others.If you give or if you receive… remember to be gracious and thankful for that particular opportunity.

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