Today was Valentine's Day and, while I admit that I'm not one to get caught up in the celebrations of this day, I did take the opportunity today to take my darling wife out for an intimate lunch.
Despite living in a day and age where almost all interactions are either impersonal or virtual, it was encouraging to sit down and enjoy some good "old-fashioned" personal table service. The smile of welcome and personal interest from the employees was reciprocated on the faces of the customers. But what stood out most strikingly was the way that the restaurant manager moved around the tables interacting personally with everyone, even to the point of clearing the tables with a real spirit of humility and servanthood. The fact that the manager is known personally to us was no exception, for it was evident we all got the same personal "service with a smile" treatment.
It reminded me how appreciative I am that Jesus came down to our level and, in sacrifical love, interacted personally with us. And for this I'm eternally grateful!
