The Holy man in the Center
There was a holy man who went to dinner. The host brought him to the most honored seat. In humility, the man refused, and instead sat by the door. Other honored guests came and were brought to the seats where the holy man was. "Why are we not sitting near the center of the table; the place of honor?" they complained. The host said, "You're in the most honored seat. For wherever the holy man sits, that's the center of the table." The same with us. We focus on our situations, our circumstances, our seat, our status, how others treat us. We want better attention, a better place, better everything, but we're missing the point. We should not live a life focused on our circumstances, but rather focused on being with Him. Wherever He is, that's the center of everything, that's the place to be. Wherever you are in your life doesn't matter; aim to be near Him. That's what matters. If you're near Him, you're in the place of honor. Your circumstances don't matter. Stay close to Him because wherever you are, you will be sitting in the center of the table of life.
From Message #487 - Prepare ye the way
Seek the Lord...draw near to Him...rejoice in His presence...marvel at His goodness...bask in His holiness...in the center of the table.
