Mid week already! Very busy day. And I have a lot on my mind.
Between drafting cover letters for various jobs and potential clients asking, “What do you do?” I’ve been reflecting on my present professional skills and those which I’m diligently learning. Also thinking about the gifts and talents God has blessed me with.
Started thinking about a particular trip to the grocery store to buy my favorite meatloaf mix. Checked the usual spot. None on the shelf. About then, a clerk walks by.
“Can I help you find something?”
“Yes, thanks. I’m looking for a meatloaf mix you always have right here.” I point to where it would normally be.
“I’m not familiar with that. Could you describe it?”
“Sure . . .”
Shaking his head he says, “I’m sorry. I don’t believe we have any in stock.”
As I start to walk away, I overhear a co-worker ask him, “What is she looking for?”
Hearing that, I approach the new clerk and say I’m looking for this particular meatloaf mix.
“Just a second.”
A few moments later he returns with several packets. “Is that enough? Want more? We had a box in the back but it hasn’t been put out yet.”
I thank him for the packets and merrily walk away. Then it occurred to me. The first clerk was pleasant, wanted to help me. But he was unfamiliar with this product, so he sent me away empty handed. The second clerk, more familiar with both the meatloaf mix and the quantity on hand, was able to get it for me.
As I continued shopping, I asked the Lord how well I knew my spiritual inventory? Do I ever send someone away because I think I have nothing to offer when in fact I do?
I’ve now made it a habit to consider this question periodically. Seems as a Christian, the more I understand and appreciate how much God has given to me through Jesus Christ, the greater blessing I can be to others. After all, if I’m aware of how much I have to offer, the more apt I’m willing to share. But if I think I don’t have anything to offer, I, like that grocery store clerk, will send the person away even though I could have met her need.
I don’t want to do that.
God never asks us to give what we don’t have, only what we do. And that’s a lot.
That’s what I’m “remembering” today.
Blessings all.
“Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)