Yesterday I went through a Macdonald's drive-thru for lunch. The gal at the window shined a big smile as she passed my lunch across...it just warmed my heart and I actually forgot about the hamburger inside the bag for a moment. It made me think about the power of a sincere smile. Davy Crockett claimed that he didn't need a rifle to shoot a raccoon...he could just stare and grin and the animal would fall right out of the tree. A smile is a positive and very easy way to connect and communicate love. We have good reason to smile, don't we? Our sin has been forgiven, our every need is being met, our lives have the purpose of heaven and the presence of Jesus' spirit lodges within our hearts. We're not always in the mood to smile and it's not always appropriate...but maybe we can find more opportunities to connect with a face that's lit up. So many need to find that light.
Romans 12:6-8 (the message)
If you preach, just preach God's Message, nothing else; if you help, just help, don't take over; if you teach, stick to your teaching; if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you don't get bossy; if you're put in charge, don't manipulate; if you're called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond; if you work with the disadvantaged, don't let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face.
Ephesians 6:5-8 (The Message)
Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ. Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God. Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.
blessings (with a smile)
Rob Smith
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