Sacrificing for the Greater Good: How to Live a Life of Service and Generosity | John Ortberg

[@susansagun7077]

John, you trusted God to reveal truth to each of us about sacrifice. Here’s mine… Yesterday a coworker was unkind to me and it smarted. I cried 3 tears privately and asked the Lord to gird me for the day in Floral. As I unpacked boxes of flowers, I asked the Lord if he might really cheer me up and let me see an angel. After all, some people see them, though I never have. As the day went on, people came in for flowers for life celebrations, Get Well gifts and anniversaries. Children came by for their free balloon 🎈, young men came in for flowers 💐 for their date. With every customer, I took extra time to ensure the best possible experience, the freshest flowers, the most beautiful bouquets, the best price and value. With each customer, I noticed the presence of God encircling us, the customer and I. His presence was palpable. Later in the day, I reflected that I had not seen the angel I asked to see but nevertheless I did experience Gods presence amply. God seemed to wink at me and say with a little smile, “Susie, today you were the angel.” His grace and presence turned my sacrificial service into something much bigger than I could have imagined. Isn’t that just like Him. 🌹

[@worldofcrutch]

Absolutely beautiful, John. Crying over here!

[@elaineh1041]

good morning ☀️ what a beautiful story of sharing, sacrificing , and healing at the table 💕🍃

[@orlandomacias3840]

Wow… wowww

[@rapidpackaging8511]

This was awesome and the Philip Yancey article was such a gift. Gratitude when life is unfair, sometimes to our advantage and sometimes to our disadvantage. Thank you God, be with me always

[@BecomeNew]

amen

[@dorishaus400]

Very powerful story! ❤

[@terriwerning3477]

Beautiful ❤

[@kenwiens2127]

Hallelujah!!

[@Julie-gv9xe]

I read that book years ago. I had forgotten the story of Babette. Thank you for reading it today.

[@kidsauthordave1463]

Thank you, Pastor John.

[@SharonShamikoLee]

Thank you so much John. That was a lovely sermon.

[@corkyfoley798]

So good. The cross is at the center of everything. Grace/sacrifice….lavished on us who no way earned it. ❤ Thanks John

[@user-sg1qs4lk5w]

My heart is filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for sharing your life with God with all of us. Deep truth offered with such a kind invitation gives me hope to continue on.

[@chriswilding8931]

Thank you John for giving so much of your self in your talk today. A real blessing, filled with the presence of God. ❤

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you for sharing,John! Rob

[@jlheidbreder]

Gift of sacrifice. It is equally wonderful to sacrifice and to be sacrificed for. Love the story thank you Pastor🙏🏻🕊

[@martiladnerwilliams9961]

I am in tears. Good tears. Thank you. Although "Babette's Feast" is one of my favorite movies, your reading of the Philip Yancey summary moved me deeply as I LISTENED vs. WATCHED the movie.

[@BecomeNew]

Marti, thank you for watching! Rob

[@annekeleathley9829]

John, I can't imagine your ministry being quite so real had you not been through what you have. There is a saying Ive been ruminating on (you may have said it!) "God gives you what you would ask for if you knew what HE knows. God bless you.

[@BecomeNew]

Annke, thank you for watching and sharing! Rob

[@SharonShamikoLee]

The movie is called Babette's Feast. It is really good movie and one of my favourite