Thursday, April 10, 2003
Thursday, April 10, 2003
So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them
for building up the church.
In the work of Christ, there is no one who is unimportant. We all count.
(1 Corinthians 14.12
NRSV)
Some time ago, a major corporation announced it would be moving its corporate offices across
the country. During an interview with the press, the board's chairman was asked if he expected
that most of the employees would make the move. He said that he felt that most of the important
employees would transfer, but secretaries and others would not. When the secretaries read in
the paper the next day that they were not among the "important" employees, they decided to call
attention to their importance by not answering any phones for one day. They did all of their other
duties, but answered no phones. The turmoil which resulted from this demonstration of
importance caused the board chairman to make a public apology.
Dear God, thank you for the importance of my call in building your kingdom. Amen.
