We live in a culture that often seems to encourage people to have a "me-first" mentality. We are encouraged to look out for ourselves and make sure our own needs are being met before we worry about anyone else. This is not a new concept however; people in Jesus' day seemed to have a similar focus. What was Jesus' response? "If you want to be first, you have to be last." "If you want to be the greatest, you have to be the least." Jesus calls us to be servants and to put others' needs above our own first. His challenge is to take the blessings that He pours into our lives and then turn around and pour those blessings into the lives of others. So how do I do that? And why should I think of "you" before I think of "me"?
This is the time of year that many of us are reminded of all the different ways God has blessed us. But God’s expectation in sharing these blessings is not just for us to enjoy them ourselves but to use those gifts to benefit others. This month at Flagstone we’re going to spend time together thanking God for all He’s done and also discovering ways we can pour the blessings He has given us into the lives of others.
