It never ceases to amaze me how
communications get mixed up.
I recently had some work done in
several rooms that would require professionals.
It also required that everything be
moved out of the rooms before work could commence.
My understanding was that I would
be responsible for moving anything fragile.
It was also my understanding
that everything else would be moved by the workmen.
I began packing away fragile items days before and moved them
out of harm’s way.
Following that, I began boxing up all the other things that
would have be moved around until all the work was completed.
Assuming work would begin in the living room, I moved these
boxes out as first.
This left some furniture and my bookshelves.
On the morning scheduled there was a knock on my door.
I opened the door and there stood a workman with his tools
and the other essentials he needed.
I welcomed him in.
I waited at the open door
expecting at least one more person to help him move the heavier items.
I was puzzled when no one
else followed.
I turned to the workman who was
about half my age.
“Where is your help?”, I asked.
I was surprised when he stated he was alone and was prepared
to move these items himself.
I had several options.
I could have allowed him to move these items himself.
I could also have called his employer and demanded he send
over some help.
I chose a different path.
Although easily twice his age, I offered to help him move
these remaining items.
At first, he refused my help.
I was persistent and together we moved these items out.
He was then able to set about his work more quickly.
By midafternoon, his work in the living room was complete.
We then moved the heavier items back.
He even offered to help with some of the boxes.
I declined because I saw just how physically demanding his
work was.
As he left, he assured me that two workmen would be sent out
the following day to finish work in the other rooms.
Is there a point to all this?
I have a number of things in my residence that can help identify
me as a Christian.
The way I treat others can either prove or disprove that.
Hebrews 6:10 (NET) - For God is not unjust so as to forget your work
and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and
continuing to serve the saints.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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Friday, February 2, 2018.
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