MAX ON LIFE

40. A Christian friend of mine tends to be rude to people in the service industry with her comments and actions. I'm offended and embarrassed by her behavior. Am I wrong to be bothered?

We see Jesus dining out a few times in the Bible. What did he do?

At the feedings of the four and five thousand, Jesus played chef and asked the disciples to be the waiters (Matt 15:29-38; 14:13-21).

While communing with the apostles at Passover, he played host and washed their feet. The host became the servant (John 13-1-17).

While Jesus was eating with the Pharisees, a woman with a sinful past anointed him with priceless oil. Jesus kindly allowed her to interrupt his meal and worship him (Luke 7:36-38).

Jesus was rude to only one group of people while eating - the Pharisees, who spoiled his meal with their distasteful treatment of others (Luke 7:39-50).

So what would Jesus leave a waiter?

Encouragement to help him endure the struggles of his job.

Forgiveness despite the mismatched orders and dirty spoon.

Eternity with a spoken word or an invitation to hear more.

Thanks communicated clearly through a satisfactory gratuity of 15 to 20 percent.

Jesus understood what it meant to be a servant, and he would certainly serve the servants with kindness and respect.

By: Max Lucado