Message from Above

Religious classes are Wednesdays and the Youth Commission provides meals for the children as well as their families.  Otherwise, all the classrooms are filled with McDonalds bags.  It is my turn and I have spent much time preparing for serving 60 at church this evening.  Well, you know...the planning, the shopping, cutting up chicken and boiling eggs yesterday, arriving early afternoon to serve the first meal at 4:30.  There are others who are coming to assist, but I am the one in charge.  As all of this goes on, I try to keep a positive attitude.  I am human and a bit of resentment creeps in.  Then I read this morning's devotion from the Gospel of Mark.  Jesus preaches and heals all day, goes to Peter's house and cures his mother-in-law, eats and cures for the rest of the evening.    The writer of the reflection states "What does this mean for us who follow Jesus?  Do we recognize that time is given us not for our own needs, but for service of God and service of neighbor?  Rest if good, but the need is urgent."  That is what I needed to hear.  I will pack up and head to town with a smile on my face.