The concept “eye of the tiger” was introduced by the Rocky Series of movies. Meredith Burgess plays Mick, Sylvester Stallone’s boxing trainer. When Rocky becomes focused, he develops an eye like a tiger on the prowl. Thus, in the 1982 film Rocky 3, the group Survivor creates a theme song that highlights this concept. Unfortunately, I find myself way too often in the zone like this song’s lyrics. Obsessed with a project or task at hand, this state prevents me from slowing down to serve others.
A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side, Luke 10:31-32.
One day some religious leaders had a busy schedule to keep. There were places to go, people to meet and lives to touch. During their travels, some bystanders were overlooked, passed by and skipped over. Thus, the beggar on the street corner was neglected again, not willing to change their course. While Jesus refers to a priest and a Levite in the passage above, I see myself as a weekly offender, too busy to recognize the Samaritan in need of help.
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him, Luke 10:33-34.
The other night at work, I listened to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. In the hour that followed, I was amazed at the opportunities that God brought my way. Before I knew it, I helped an associate with a scanner problem; then another with a question about life, love and marriage. On any other evening, I wouldn’t have noticed these people. However, whenever you slow down enough, its much easier to see how God can use you to serve others.
by Jay Mankus
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