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William DeVries, the surgeon who pioneered the artificial heart, is the
kind of doctor who shows up at the hospital on Sunday, just to cheer up
discouraged patients. He even changes dressings and, if a patient wants
him to stick around and talk, he always does. His friends say he's 'an
old shoe' who fits in wherever he goes. He wears cowboy boots with his
surgical garb, and repairs hearts to the music of Vivaldi. 'He's always
got a smile lurking,' says friend Dr Robert Goodin, 'And he's always
looking for a way to let it out.' DeVries believes that 'arriving' is
not a place where others serve you, but where you get to serve them.
Chuck Swindoll writes, 'We occupy common space, but we no longer have
common interests. It's as if we're on an elevator with rules like 'No
talking or smiling or eye-contact allowed without written consent of the
management.' We're losing touch with one another! The motivation to
help, to encourage, yes, to serve our fellow man is waning. Yet it's
these things that form the essentials of a happy, fulfilled life. That's
what Jesus meant when He said, 'The greatest among you will be your
servant' (Matthew 23:11NIV). Everything God gives you is first a gift to
enjoy, then a seed to sow. Got a good education? Leadership ability?
More money than you need? You've got seeds - sow them! Read God's
promises regarding generosity, then start giving to others what He's
given to you. That's the way to find happiness!
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