The Hidden Pearl of Emmaus
The following message is part of an effort to establish and strengthen communication throughout the Emmaus community and is offered in the spirit of cooperation and charity.
There is at least one aspect of Walk to Emmaus that is often overlooked or misunderstood. This is one of the most rewarding parts of not only Emmaus but also other events in life that we can ever experience. It is called Anonymous Servanthood.
What this term means to you may very well be different from my own definition, but if performed as a true act of agape, our blessings will be very much the same. I chose to use the term “true agape” because that is exactly what anonymous servanthood is. Have you ever thought about what you do on an Emmaus weekend and why you do it? 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, give God the glory. This means everything we do whether in the conference room or working as a Support Servant behind-the-scenes, our efforts are to bring glory to God, not a special focus on ourselves. None of us would set out to do this intentionally, but it happens. The reason for this little note of wisdom is to alert you to this fact: sometimes we all like a round of applause, a drum roll, a 21 gun salute, the sound of our voice, or our names in print. When it does happen, be sure you do all you can to redirect the credit to God. He is the only one worthy of praise!
John 3:30 says it all! I must decrease so He can increase. My anonymous service can only be a form of true agape if it remains unconditional; unconditional because it is supposed to be a gift of love from God. Once I put my name and/or face on the gift, it becomes conditional, and I will most likely receive the praise thereby usurping God’s glory.
Think about it!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERY ONE OF YOU!!!!
Scoofer Jordan
S/E Regional Rep.