TheMoment

I heard a report today about a diner in South Carolina who was banned from a restaurant because she was a bad tipper.  Nobody knows the exact origin of the tip, but most agree that a tip means “to insure proper service” or “to insure prompt service.”  Either way, the idea of a tip is to give extra revenue for a job well done.  A greater tip leads to greater service (supposedly).  It is ironic how that has become a mandatory part of the experience.  Don’t get me wrong, I love to be generous as I realize those who rely on those tips probably are in greater need than myself (speaking of that, how come I never receive a tip for the sermon).  However, it seems like businesses have used the practice to decrease the cost of doing business.  Servers can be paid less because the tip covers the rest.  I remember overhearing a server in a restaurant complaining because he only received about 10 percent in a tip.  But, I watched the server serve (as he was my server) and believe me, 10 percent was VERY generous.   Obviously it is pretty clear that we are a society that EXPECTS the rewards without the work.  We expect the tip without the above and beyond service.  We expect to be the CEO without paying our dues.  I think that is hurting our society, but yet I consider God and the generosity shown to us even though we do not deserve it.  I thank God that even though I do not do what I am supposed to do. I get the ultimate reward anyway, simply because I believe.  What a TIP!!!! 

TAKE A MOMENT and be SUPER generous to your server and drop a note that says I am giving you something extra because God has already given us the greatest gift.  May this tip remind you of God’s love.  Kind of cheesy, but you never know.