Last Saturday, our church joined other
Kershaw Association churches to serve our community in helping to park those
who attended THE CUP. It was a real joy
to serve alongside other believers. I
enjoyed the parking but not the lesson.
Humble pie is hard to eat.
For years I have heard my wife correct my
inquiries or requests for permission to park according to my own needs or
preferences. Like learning to tip more
generously after my sons and daughter worked in a restaurant, I also learned
the other side of the waving flag Saturday.
Most people were very generous in their waves, appreciation and
attitude. But as looking in the mirror,
there were several who rolled down the window asking to pull into the parking
lot that we had just filled. We knew
there was no more room, but there are those that want things their way. Despite the late arrival, they still felt
deserving of a closer parking spot even if it didn’t exist. Some pulled in
anyway ignoring our directions otherwise.
Paul writes in Romans 13 of authorities which
exist for protection, order and safety.
A man with a flag holds a little bit of authority, regardless of who is
driving the vehicle. Paul advises us to
obey these gifts to us from God.
Government, Law Enforcement and even flagmen are there for our benefit. We need not fear them, but simply follow
their directions.
“Every person
is to be in subjection to the governing authorities… for
it is a minister of God to you for good” Romans 13:1, 4.
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