Riding a motorcycle alone is a very different experience from riding in a group.
Alone, I can turn when I like, stop when I like, it's pretty much all about me and my ride.
But if I'm riding in a group, I have to keep an eye not only on where we are going, but also on who is behind me. I need to be aware of not just my own interest, but also that of others on the ride.
As we head toward a light, it's not enough to know that I made the light and can keep up with the group, I need to focus on the person behind me. Did they make the light too?
Or if there is a turn on the route, are they seeing us turn?
My ride becomes about the group, not just myself.
Our walks with God are like group rides. We are not isolated from one another. We need to keep an eye on where we are going, and be mindful of those who are following our example.
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Phil 2:1-4 (NIV)
Today, let's pray and ask the Lord to show us how we can think more of others.
