Remember To Notice The People

July 19, 2018 | By Chuck

I'm sure you're familiar with the cliché, 'remember to smell the roses". I guess it could mean different things to different people, but to me, it's about taking the time to enjoy life. We must also remember to notice the people. What people? Everyone, from our church family to those we work with and anyone else we come in contact with. We lead such busy and at times hectic lives that we don't even notice those around us. One of the things that stands out to me about Jesus is that He always noticed the people around Him. Jesus was busy. There were seemingly always crowds around Jesus with demands for His time. No matter how busy Jesus was, He noticed the people. Not only did Jesus notice the people, He also gave time to them. Jesus was leaving Jericho when He gave His time to healing blind Bartimaeus (Mk.10:46-52). It seems the disciples would try to protect Jesus" time but Jesus would overrule them by noticing and giving time to the one crying out to Him. Jesus always noticed the people. As busy as we become in this life, let us realize the importance of people and remember to notice the people around us. It may be a simple smile at a stranger or a "how are you today". May we be more like Jesus and be more mindful of those around us on a daily basis. Acknowledge them, be kind to them, pray for them and most of all and where it all begins, notice them. "Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven"(Mt.19:14).