Look Beyond the Finish Line

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

—1 Peter 4:10 NASB

A man was having dinner with his family one night at a fine gourmet restaurant in a New York City hotel. Two of his children ordered macaroni and cheese from the children's menu.

When their dinners arrived, however, they played with their food more than they ate it.

When the father tasted the children's meal, he declared it to be the finest macaroni and cheese he had ever eaten. The waiter asked the children their opinion. "It's yucky!" they said candidly, "It's not Kraft."

The next evening the family again appeared at the restaurant. The waiter from the previous night spotted them and came over to the kids with an enthusiastic smile. "I was hoping you would come back," he said, "I've got Kraft for you."

With that, he went to the kitchen and returned with a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese for their perusal.

This waiter certainly went the second mile, perhaps even third mile, in service. It's no wonder that his place of employment is flourishing!

Track stars always run "through the tape." In other words, they set their sights on a point just past the finish line.

The same is true for winners in every other area of life. Always seek to do more than what is required or expected, and you'll go beyond the finish line in victory!

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