Thought #31 — The cake box

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Posted: 09 Jul 2014 09:24 PM PDT Part of the series “40 Thoughts of Jesus.” View all previous here, but first learn how the purpose works here.   If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Matthew 5.41 The owner of a bakery was looking for a young fellow to work for him and help with the daily routine of his business. Three young men showed up for the test: Eddie, Maurice and John. The test was to deliver a custom-made cake in a pretty cake box to Ms. Mary Bridges at 789 Archers Road. Eddie was the first one to go, but halfway through the destination he called the bakery to ask if the street number was 798 or 897. An hour later, he came back with the cake box saying that the number did not exist. Maurice was next. He went out but quickly came back with the cake box. He stated that 789 Archers Roadwas in fact a church and that Ms. Bridges actually lived on 789B, but she had recently moved out. Then, it was John’s turn. He left and took longer to return than the other two boys, but he came back without the cake box. John found out that Maurice was right, but he did not quit. He asked the neighbors, found out Ms. Bridges’ new address and went there. Ms. Bridges told him (as you have probably figured out by now) that she had not ordered any cake. However, John opened the package, showed her the delicious cake inside and convinced her to pay for the order. Which of the boys did the bakery owner hire? “To go an extra mile” is one Jesus’ most popular Thoughts. Nonetheless, for being something hardly ever practiced, two thousand years later we’re still surprised when someone goes beyond our expectations. Most people are not willing to go even one mile, let alone two. Now, imagine the opportunities this thought will bring you should you decide to go an extra mile in everything you do? Application: Promise less. Deliver more. What if you became an “extra mile” husband, “extra mile” wife, “extra mile” son, “extra mile” employee, “extra mile” boss, “extra mile” Christian, etc.? How could you become an “extra mile” person now? Leave your comment.