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Are You An Extra-miler?
If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
Matthew 5:41 NIV
What is the Kingdom of God? It's living under the rule of God in every area
of life. In God's Kingdom the harvest you reap is always greater than the
seed you sow. Listen: "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your
lap" ( Luke 6:38 NIV). But He didn't say "Only give to those who can give
back to you." That's self-centredness! John Bunyan writes: "You have not
lived today successfully unless you have done something for someone who
can never repay you."
In the Roman Empire a military officer could force any Jewish civilian to
carry his heavy backpack for up to one mile. That was the officer's right,
and the person refused at their peril. So to walk the first mile was only to do
what was required. Jesus said, "I'm telling you to go the second mile."
Why? Because extra-mile-service gives you an opportunity to make an
impact on the lives of others. A person with an extra-mile-attitude is
someone who: (a) cares more than others think is wise; (b) risks more than
others think is safe; (c) dreams more than others think is practical; (d)
believes for more than others think is possible; (e) gives more than others
think is necessary. And you'll notice - there's no traffic jam on the extra
mile! Yet Jesus taught that the secret to joyful living is to always do more
than is expected!
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