Neetu was wandering through the break room looking troubled.

The boss approached and asked what was wrong.
”Nothing. I am thirsty and looking for a glass for some water, but they are all dirty” she replied. She left empty-handed. In India, a professional worker would rather go thirsty than lower herself to do the work of a lower level cleaning person.

After she left the boss washed the dishes in the break room and then got himself a glass of water. He got a second glass for Neetu and took it to her desk.

“What is this?”

“Weren’t you looking for a glass of water?,” he said.

“You shouldn’t do this,” she replied.

“Why not, it’s just a glass of water, and I knew you were thirsty.

The incident seemed to end there…

Days later, in a staff meeting she began weeping unexplainably. Concerned co-workers asked what the problem was.  “I get it!” she exclaimed. I understand the statue at the entrance to the office. The one of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet.  Neetu had known the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, but she did not understand the power of the message until she experienced the reality of it herself in a tangible way.

In this Kingdom Company the Christian management determined to exemplify biblical principles in the way they ran the company. Core values were based on Bible truths – honesty, servanthood, stewardship, and community. To build the concepts into the company culture they regularly use Bible stories to illustrate the application of these values in the workplace. Artwork in the offices reinforced the teaching. A statuette similar to the one pictured above sat on the director’s desk. 

As events like this are observed and repeated a different business culture is being forged, and God breaks through to those who are touched.

For Reflection

Mark 9.41 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

Col 3.17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.