Leaving Something

(we don't really glean much anymore... but the lesson is still valid)

Leaving Something

This past weekend our church hosted a “Gospel at Work” event.  There were more than 800 men and women from over 100 churches in attendance.  We were blessed to hear from a wonderful group of pastors and business leaders from Raleigh and around the country that challenged us to live a Gospel centered life at work.  It really brought this passage from the Old Testament into a different focus:

“When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:9-10

What’s the point of this in a modern world? Most of us don’t own a field or a vineyard these days.  But you may own a business or be in a position of influence in your organization. By refusing to squeeze every last nickel out of a business as your salary you can have the funds to take better care of your team. By lowering prices to all you can reach a broader audience with your ministry. By keeping the corporate autos for a few more years you can give generously to groups that are helping the least fortunate in your community.  The list goes on and on.

Try to find a way to leave something for a higher and better use!

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 7, Number 34