Sports

My nephew Josh loves sports. We constantly watch ESPN for highlights for instance. My perspective is way different because I'm analyzing the field for those who are not given a lot of attention. It doesn't matter whether it's pro or college ball you'll find someone on the sideline with a Gatorade bottle to squirt refreshment down their parched throats. This is being a servant. Others may get the attention, but your job is to keep people hydrated. Think of all the unglamarous jobs out there. Office managers, gas station attendants, janitors, etc. What would happen if all those people decided they didn't want to do their jobs anymore? They may not be C.E.O.'s, politicians, or lawyers but they have profound influence over society. Jesus taught us that we shouldn't lord over others, but lead by serving. Society seems to teach us that in order to be successful you must be ruthless and not give two cents about the guy underneath you. Think about the Dr. Suess book "Yertle the Turtle" for instance. Yertle kept getting higher and higher on the backs of other turtles, but mac, the turtle on the bottom, is taking all the weight on his shoulders. Finally, mac has enough, and the entire "business" collapses. It was just one person who had enough power to change things up. In my own life, I'm rethinking my career choices with the understanding that meaning is not derived from a position or title, but from the mindset that whatever I'm doing is all for Jesus anyway. I used to think that I had to make an accomplishment as large as Mt. Everest to make it in life. The way I think these days is drastically different. My life has meaning because of Christ and success can be just doing well in an average job with a modest income. Success is following Jesus and leading others to do the same.