I am in Indianapolis right now and we just finished a day of chaplain's training. One of our speakers told a story about being at a hotel in Boston. The bellman helped with his bags, so in return he offered a nice tip. The bellman replied, "oh no sir, no tip is needed, we think this is the service you should expect at a hotel."

That kind of service is not only memorable; it makes it tough on the other hotels. Apparently one hotel in Boston has decided to go above and beyond the ordinary. Is there a lesson we can learn and apply to our lives from this story?

Shouldn't that be our goal when we serve others -- not for a tip, or so that someone else will see -- it is just what people should expect from a believer. Our passion for God and our service to Him -- our attendance, devotion, giving. Shouldn't it be above and beyond. God gave His best, doesn't He deserve our very best.

I am sure that, that bellman gets a lot of joy from saying that to guests at the hotel. Let's determine to go above and beyond. "We think it is what people ought to expect from Christians."

Blessings!
Pastor Mark