Not Really My Type

While people are obviously worth infinitely more than any dog, I still want to relate the concept. Think of the type of people you like to be around,you know—your favorites! Some of us just prefer not to step outside the safety of our families and maybe a few close friends. Others of us who are more extroverted may like to seek out those who are athletes, intellectuals, good-looking, popular, or wealthy. You may not think you would stoop so low as to prefer one person over the other for such a shallow reason, but let’s be honest with ourselves here: Think about what turns you off about certain people. Do bad smells repulse you? How do you treat someone who people generally try to avoid? Do you let political or socioeconomic differences push you away from some? Do children irritate you? How do you react to people who treat you poorly?

Let me bring this concept home: YOU are an ambassador. YOU are on a daily mission. As a believer, your agenda isn’t your own; it was heaven sent and hand-selected for you to accomplish for the Kingdom that you represent. Your job is to represent Jesus to everyone— no discrimination or preferences. If you are wondering how much a person is worth, know that they are worth the life of Jesus. Yes, He died for every. Single. One. If you find that you don’t give people the time of day that are “not your type,” then remember, they are Jesus’ type; therefore, they are indeed your type! They are priceless.