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The Popcorn Line

Posted by Dion Todd July 31st, 2024 1,519 Views 30 Comments

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7 WEB.

We love to get a tub of buttered popcorn at the movies. It is rare for us to go, but popcorn just seems to make the whole movie experience better. It makes us happy. One day we went to see a movie with some friends at a local theater. While waiting in line to get our happy popcorn, the man running the counter was fuming mad because he had been assigned to work the lowly concession stand.

He loudly complained in front of everyone, "What were they thinking putting me out here in front of everyone to serve popcorn? I haven't done this in years! I am the assistant something something. I am supposed to be in the back office!" He embarrassingly whined on and on and practically threw the orders on the counter in contempt.

Everyone in the line looked at each other and felt like we were a bother to him, but we stayed in line because we wanted to get our popcorn before the movie started. He was indeed a sight to behold, and my heart went out to him. I could understand what he was talking about because the Lord has put me in similar circumstances many times.

Each time in my life, before the Lord started to use me in any way that mattered, I first went through a humbling season to prepare me for it. It was always voluntary, and each time I was given the opportunity to humble myself but never forced to obey. The task usually came as a choice, where I could humbly serve others in some way or leave feeling like they didn't know how important I really was.

I was given a choice, and I was free to do either. The times that I chose the humble path always ended up with me being promoted in some way later, or a golden opportunity suddenly appeared. I have gone from sweeping the floor to becoming the manager. For example, right before He pushed me into full-time ministry as a pastor, we showed up for a church workday event, and the only job left was scrubbing the bathrooms.

While others painted, worked on computers, and rearranged musical equipment, I polished the bathrooms until you could have eaten off the floor. Now, here is some backstory on why that is relevant. For a season, I was a painting contractor, while the people painting there didn't know how to properly hold a brush.

I ran a computer business for nearly twenty years. Still, the people working on rearranging the computers were struggling to figure out where the cables went. I have been a lifelong musician and sound tech, while those reorganizing the music equipment produced a mess we had to fix later. Anyway, you get the point on how detailed a situation the Lord can create for you to complain about.

God uses humble beginnings. Even His Son Jesus was born in a stable. Jesus humbled Himself and became one of us. Over the years, I have learned that the grandiose-looking door is usually not the one He has in store for me.

Peter said to humble ourselves so that God may exalt us in due time. He will provide the occasion, but only you can humble yourself. God does not make you humble. He gives you an opportunity to serve in a lowly esteemed position with a positive attitude. Then as you do the serving, you will become humble in the process.

The further the task is beneath you, the more you feel slighted, the higher that He will take you. The longer that it takes to complete, the longer the season that is coming. I once served a year polishing brass at minimum wage while He refined me. Then He pushed me into my own computer business for the next seventeen years.

When He gives you a chance to humbly serve in some way, do so. It is possibly the most significant door that could ever open for you, yet disguised as something low. Jesus, the King of all Kings, washed the feet of the disciples like He was their servant. So if He puts you at the popcorn stand, serve with a smile, and work to be the best popcorn server the world has ever seen. The people in line will appreciate it.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to see the big picture and beyond my circumstances today. Please help me understand Your plan for me and give me the grace to keep a positive attitude while I serve. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Lord be with me today and always. Place me wherever you need me to be. Remind me to always remain humble and to do the best that I can at whatever it is you need me to be. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❀️




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, help me to see the big picture and beyond my circumstances today. Please help me understand Your plan for me and give me the grace to keep a positive attitude while I serve. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

4 months ago


AMEN and AMEN, this I pray!!! Oh Lord, please help me to be humble and take completely away and shred of pride within me, so I can be used by You!πŸ™




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Been there, done this through many situations. Thank goodness our Lord was with me. AmenπŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


AmenπŸ™!! Amen πŸ™!! Alleluia ❀️❀️!! Amen πŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Audry Reddy

Audry Reddy commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


This is great!! Just yesterday my husband was the disgruntled popcorn server and I was trying to explain to him about being humble and just doing his best without complaining and with a good attitude!! So, I'm going to show this to him when he gets home from from work!! Timing is everything!!πŸ™‚




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, help me to see the big picture and beyond my circumstances today. Please help me understand Your plan for me and give me the grace to keep a positive attitude while I serve. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Yes Lord Jesus , thank you for placing me where you wanted me to be. I'm retired now and I have no regrets. I still want to be humble in my daily life. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


good stuff. I was put in that position yesterday helping someone move out of an apartment.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen thank you Father for the opportunity to humble myself in your grand design, your will be done not mine




Post from Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Wow! It feels as though this message was for me! Ouch! I grumble under my breath about how lazy my hubby is and how tired I am doing all that I do without help. Starting NOW my mumble, grumble will stop and I will do what I do while praising Him.
Thank you for this message❀️




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen. I want to serve You Lord. Here I am. Forgive my sins..Heal me for Your namesake.. in Jesus Name.




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ» Bella did well with her first round of chemo. Thank you for your prayers for her ❀️




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


AMEN! Such a good reminder! πŸ™




Post from Patricia Moody

Patricia Moody commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen also be there with a smile it just a little set back amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


β€œWhat does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Good morning Yvette πŸ’›!



Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen, thank you Jesus




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen πŸ’–




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Popcorn Line

4 months ago


Yes Lord, in Jesus's name I pray, amen.






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