THE LITTLE MANAGER
At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” – Matthew 18:1
One
late evening, Leah, Tina and Mark argued with one another. They all
wanted to be the restaurant’s next manager since the post was vacant.
Leah was the “employee of the month” for five consecutive times. Tina
was always assigned by the owner to attend to VIPs. Mark was always
chosen to represent the boss in annual food and beverage conferences.
The new employee, Ritchie, wanted to sit with them. They shooed him
away. A couple entered the restaurant while the three were still
debating. They told the new customers that the chef was gone and they
were about to close. Ritchie knew this wasn’t true. He found a table for
the couple but they left.
The following day, the boss arrived. He introduced Ritchie as his son,
part-owner of the restaurant and their new manager. Their jaws dropped.
Apparently, he worked as a waiter for a month just to observe the
ongoings in the restaurant.
Leah, Tina and Mark, in a way, were like the disciples contending who
among them was the greatest while trying to put the others down. Jesus
cautioned them from looking down on fellow disciples and not to despise
the little ones (Matthew 18:10).
No one is too little, customer or employee. Carlo Lorenzo (carloflorenzo@yahoo.com)
Reflection: “The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11)
Jesus, I can think of no one greater than You, yet You were born in a little manger. Help me have a humble heart.
St. Louis of Toulouse, pray for us.
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