Accepting Help

They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.  Isaiah 41:6

We had a few inches of snow fall in our area over night, and while outside cleaning off my car, my Pastor pulled up and got out of his car and offered to do it for me.  At first, I refused; obviously he was on his way to do an errand or to meet with someone, but deep down I knew I refused because I have a hard time accepting help.  I have no problem helping others when I see or hear of a need, but for some reason I have a hard time accepting help.  I don't like the thought of putting someone out, or being a bother to someone, but then the Lord gave me a taser-like-jolt and said, 'It's your pride.'

YIKES!

I smiled and handed my ice scraper over to my Dear Pastor and let him work.

In John 13, Peter had the same problem.  No way was he going to let Jesus wash his feet, but when Jesus told Peter that if he didn't allow Him to wash his feet, then Peter would have no part with Him.

Jesus gave us a beautiful picture of humility-

To serve...and to BE served.

"For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done unto you." John 13:15

I learned something this morning: when I don't accept help or a kindness that someone wants to do for me, I am robbing that person from being a blessing.

From now on I will graciously accept their assistance, and thank them from a heart of gratitude-

That way we both walk away blessed!

    But that's just me!