If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:39-42
We as Christians aren't taught to do the bare minimum. We are instructed to go that second mile, beyond what's asked so that everyone would know that the reason for what we do isn't from ourselves, but from God.
Through life, we encounter many situations where we just want to do the minimum so that our conscience is clear... and I'm one of them. The simple fact that we're selfish and look towards ourselves first shows why we do things. In my life, I look at specific situations why I don't go that extra mile and sometimes it's because of bitterness, selfishness or just laziness.
God desires that I go beyond what's needed or asked because He went beyond any imagination on earth first. In my job, I can see myself limiting God's blessing because of one of these 3 things. Same in ministry and most importantly my home. To die to myself takes on a different light when I look at how I don't go beyond what's asked. I guess that's the definition of excellence!
Glorious and Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us countless ways to learn this valuable lesson about dying to ourselves and living in Your glory. Life is full of distractions that point our minds on our flesh but Your mighty Word always points us back to kingdom purposes. I pray LORD, that my senses are sensitive to the reminders of the Holy Spirit so that You are always priority number 1! Amen!
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