From Ben – 5 June 2016
Three boys hatched a plan to earn enough money to buy their own brand-new bicycles. Their strategy was to call around their neighbourhood, offering to do gardening work or run an errand in exchange for a small amount of cash. KROSS, the company that manufactures the bikes the boys had their eye on, got wind of their plan. Their hardworking initiative so impressed KROSS that they surprised each boy with a free bike! Those in the world of customer service call this “going the extra mile”.
Going the extra mile is a popular phrase that stems from the teachings of Jesus. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles (Matt 5:41)
Jesus statement is often understood as a call to go beyond what’s expected. But originally there was much more to it. It was a challenge to show love instead of taking personal vengeance.
Is there some way God wants you to go the extra mile with someone at home or at work? It may mean you have to give more or do more than you had originally planned on, but who knows the good that my well come of it. Going the extra mile is our way of showing God’s grace.