Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your
freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in
love.
Have you ever been involved in planning and implementing
an event? At work, I’ve joined with a team to put together a retreat, author
visit, or conference day. In my experience there are usually one or two people
in the background who tie up loose ends, pick up pieces, make food, and make the execution
of the event look seamless. If you’ve ever gone to a theater production you know
someone created the backgrounds, sewed the costumes, and developed the
marketing. At the end of a movie, a long list of folks who work in the background
scrolls across the screen.
God loves the servant’s heart. In Galatians 5,
people argued over the old laws. Paul said, “The only thing
that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” He encouraged the people
to stop arguing and start serving. The Lord wants his followers to meet the
needs of others with a humble heart, without drawing attention to themselves,
while glorifying Jesus. What a great blessing to meet needs without limelight.
Praise God for freedom and grace that give opportunity to serve.
Some of my favorite princesses joined me at the theater to see the new Cinderella movie. All girls, 8-108 will fall in love with this magical story once again. The detail is amazing, the setting perfect, the costumes gorgeous, and the characters delightful. Lily James sweetness shined through Ella's misfortune. Cate Blanchett played the evil step-mother to a tee. Holliday Grainger and Sophia McShera's rendition of the step-sisters left me laughing out loud. And the prince, Richard Madden, was certainly charming. Disney did a fantastic job bringing this timeless tale to life.
