Day 46 - Entertain Others

Emily Green

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” - Philippians 2:3-4 NLT

Here in Brevard County, we have so many options nearby for entertainment! There’s the beach, Universal Studios, Disney World, shopping, live shows, Daytona, and more. Really, we never have an excuse to be bored!

What I love about good entertainment is that it keeps my attention. I know if a movie is good by whether or not I’m checking the time throughout the showing. I know if I’m having fun at a theme park by whether or not I’m counting down the hours until it’s time to leave.

Entertainment and attention go hand-in-hand. On Monday, we discussed that entertaining people was a way that we could show God’s love to them. While some performers may see the act of entertaining people through song, acting, or dance as a way of expressing God’s love (which is true for people who have this gifting!), we don’t have to be professional performers to entertain others.

We can entertain others by giving them attention and acknowledging their needs. Our theme verse in Philippians 2 tells us that we should “be humble, thinking of others as better than” ourselves (v.3). Likewise, we should not just “look out only for [our] own interests” but also “take an interest in others, too” (v.4). When we choose to acknowledge others’ interests and give them attention, we entertain them!

It’s impossible to entertain others if we’re living in pride. It takes humility to love others by giving them attention and taking an interest in their interests. So, today, take Philippians 2:3-4 to heart. Take the pressure off! Don’t try to impress others. Instead, entertain them and care about what they care about!

Next Steps

  • Think about it: In conversations, do I talk or listen more? Why?

  • Think about it: Think about one person in your life. What are their greatest interests?

  • Action Step: In your conversations today, make a point to listen more than you talk. Instead of talking about yourself, ask others about themselves!