Text: "…you are working together and struggling side by side to get others to believe the good news." Philippians 1:27
Most of us remember our first day at work. It was exciting and frightening. We were energetic and a little clumsy. Some of our co-workers welcomed us and others saw us as drag to the job. New people take time to learn and some learn faster than others. Most of us have been on the other side too.
Mayor Bloomberg of New York City spoke last week to the business school of Columbia University. When asked for advice on beginning a career, he encouraged them to take a first job where they would find mentors so that they could learn the real world of business. He saw the lack of communication between young and old as one factor for the financial trouble we are in today.
Never think you know it all. You don’t. If you are younger, draw closer to a seasoned veteran of faith. If you are older, take a younger believer under your wing. It will benefit you both as we witness to the world. It will also show the world that generations can work together and support each other. That would be a nice message for the world today.
Remember Wayne Gilbert this morning. He is at Methodist Hospital due to a chanin saw accident yesterday. He damaged at least two fingers. Will update you more later. Remember to reach out this week.
Michael