A Parking Place

 The Bible says “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.” Philippians 1:21-26 (KJV)

 John Lucvinko: “After driving up and down several lanes, I finally found a parking spot at the shopping mall. I noticed another man driving very slowly in the same direction and, since he was closer, I gave him the “Are you going to park there?” look.

 His responding gestures were very complicated—First he shook his head. Next he pointed at me, then at the parking space and then at himself, his watch and the mall. Finishing off, he frowned, raised his palms upward and shrugged.

 Once parked, I walked over to the driver to make sure he didn't want the space. “You must be single,” he replied. “If you were married, you would've known that was the universal sign for ‘Go ahead and take the spot. I'm waiting for my wife.’ ”

 Paul was selfless in his desire to be with his Savior or to be with those who had been saved under his ministry. Although he had suffered much in the flesh for the cause of Christ, he desired to do what was best for others than himself. Are we living for self or for others to have a parking place? Daily Chronological Bible Reading: Acts 20:4-38; Acts 21-23