I was pretty hungry last night and decided to go to one of my favorite burger places. They make the burgers and fries fresh, not like a fast food restaurant.
Don't get me started on those places.
Anyway, I pulled up and walked in and to my surprise there was only one couple ahead of me in line. I smiled at my good fortune, I wouldn't have to wait very long to eat!
It had been a long day, and like I said I was hungry.
But the people in front of me were having a problem with the guy ringing up their order. He kept making mistakes, obviously in training.
What I observed was the gentleman's patience with the cashier. He kept telling him it was ok, don't worry, we all have to learn sometimes, things like that.
Watching his patience deflated any impatience I may have felt. Even though it took a good five or ten minutes for them to get the order straight, I was ok with waiting.
Because, yeah, we have all been there, trying to learn.
What I witnessed was someone being treated how I would have wanted to be treated in the same situation. With some grace and good humor.
Seems like Jesus said something like that…
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:31 (NIV)
