“…All ate as much as they wanted”.

When a mediocre table server brings water for the table, he or she will bring the pitcher of water over to the table and fill the empty glass and then walk back to the serving station to put the pitcher down.  But, the great server does more than that.  She or he brings the pitcher to the table in need and then on the way back stops at every table and refreshes the water until the pitcher runs dry.  The great server realizes that everyone can be serviced and some will have their needs met and others will have their expectations exceeded.  We could all take a lesson from the great servers and start trying ways to exceed expectations while we are meeting the needs of others.  When was the last time your electrician knocked on the door and said something to the fact, “I was in the neighborhood finishing a job for your neighbor and I had a few extra minutes so I thought I would just check in and see if you needed anything?”  Imagine your response?  That electrician would have just earned a customer for life.

Ever wonder about the 5000 that Jesus fed with five loaves and two fish?  Were they all hungry?  It wouldn’t have been normal if they all were hungry at the same time.  But, Jesus didn’t stop and ask, “Can I get a headcount for who is hungry?”  No, he met the needs of many and exceeded the expectations of maybe just as many.  All were fed.  This is what we are to do with others around us.  Let’s not just focus down on those who are in the most need.  Let’s serve all and know that God will serve through us.

Reference: John 6:11 (New Living Translation