An Action, Not Just A Title

 My dad taught me at an early age that we can "minister" to people from any position in life. This struck me impactfully since my brain really only processed the job of ministering to others as belonging to pastors. They guys in robes who had dedicated their lives to educating and counseling those of us that were members of their congregation just seemed the natural order of things. But my dad didn't just say these words, he lived them. I watched as he took care of neighbors, soccer athletes, youth group kids, college and singles groups, co-workers, and even perfect strangers. If he saw someone with a need, even if it was just a smile, he was there to deliver it to them.

Walking & Talking with Opal

The sanitation worker in this news article must have been raised in a similar environment. Here he is caught on a Ring Camera by the elderly lady's daughter, who tearfully watches this kind man, minister to her mom Opal. During a previous visit to the house to collect the trash Opal took a fall in the driveway attempting to bring the cans to the curb. This man saw her incident and compassionately came to her aid by making it a weekly habit to now take the cans back and forth for her and with her.

As you will see in the video below, they have formed a sweet bond as he chats with her asking, "Are you doing laundry?" as an attempt to make small talk. After Opal tells him "no" he says, "Let me put this over here, out of the way" and then earnestly wishes her well with "alright, well good to see you!" offering a hug before he goes on his way. Small gestures like this may seem like no big deal. But when we take time to "minister" or care for others that have even small needs, we are truly the hands and feet of Jesus. 

Matthew 25:40 - The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' 

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