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Janitors WantedSeveral years ago I heard a story about a bible college professor who had an exam at the end of the semester which would count as one fifth of the students overall grade. When everyone was seated, and the professor had told them to turn over their test and start, the students were very surprised to find only one question on the entire exam. The question was simple. What is the name of the school janitor?
The concept was simple as well. How many of these students had taken the time to stop and thank the person who picked up their trash and cleaned up after them day after day, week after week? How many had cared enough to even ask their name?
Most of us don’t aspire to be a janitor. It often involves working alone, cleaning up after others and getting things setup and ready for the next work day when it starts all over again. There is little in the way of job recognition and always someone higher up who supervises what you do. Not very glamorous is it? But, doesn’t that sound just like the type of servant God wants us all to be?
Not Knowing That You're Not KnownMost of us remember the catchy theme to the old sitcom, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.” It appeals to a basic desire of man. Aristotle tells us that “man is a social animal.” God said “It is not good that the man should be alone,” and made for him a companion. (Genesis 2:18) We like to be known, we like to remembered. That desire is fulfilled in part through our fellowship with Christians in local churches. But as wonderful as that blessing is, God offers us much more.
One of the great promises that Jesus gives us is that there is a place for us, a place where we are known. “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:2-3) We ought to take comfort in that, be encouraged to go there. Sometimes we feel like we may not fit in or belong anywhere, that no one really cares who we are or remembers us. Jesus assures us for those that are His that will never be the case. It if it were not so He would have told us.
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