Psalm
115:1
Not
unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto they name give glory, for thy mercy, and
for thy truth's sake.
Max
had worked at the mission for over forty years. There had been weeks on end
when he hadn't even gotten to go home. He lived to serve the poor and homeless
in his area. When he finally decided to retire, the entire city pitched in to
pay him tribute. Throughout the proceedings Max seemed uncomfortable, and
finally he stood to speak.
"I don't want to seem ungrateful, but all
this really isn't necessary, and besides, I don't really deserve it. God is the
one who needs to be honored. I have just been fortunate enough that He has used
me all these years. I really haven't done anything special. I just did what God
wanted me to."
It is difficult to set aside our own ego in
order to serve God freely. When all is said and done, however, all that we are
able to do is made possible by God's grace. Our triumphs are God's triumphs.
Like Max, we should feel privileged that God has chosen to work with and through
us.
Prayer: Use me, Lord. With the gifts and
talents You bestowed upon me, enable me to spread Your Good News to everyone I
meet. Amen.
