Not Above Jobs

Well earlier this summer I was asked to speak at the counselor orientation at Canoe Cove Christian Camp. I spoke out of Philippians 2 on the attitude of Christ and how our attitude should be the same. One of the things I emphasized was that no one is above certain jobs. Not all jobs are glamorous or fun. In fact many are far from it but none the less if we are to have the attitude of service, like Jesus, then this is something we must recognize.


Just recently I preached a sermon of the same sort a few Sundays ago and made a similar emphasis. Isn't funny how after you make a point like that God provides you an opportunity to set an example yourself? Well the following week I got a call from W&B Coburns. This is where I used to do chicken work when I was a teenager. They were short staffed shipping out and were wondering if I knew anyone who could help and if I might be able to help myself. I quickly agreed to make a few phone calls (What a servant I am!) but was reluctant to commit to ship out chickens as the memories came back to mind. I then thought of my exhortation that we are not above jobs and that night entered the chicken barns again.

You know, we all get a little proud sometimes and think that we are either too old or young or experienced or good or whatever to stoop down and wash some feet like Jesus did. But if Jesus wasn't above jobs and we are not above Him, then maybe we need to evaluate our attitudes a little bit.

I know, me too.