As a hen and a pig walked down the road, they noticed a church sign advertising a breakfast of Ham and Eggs! That’s nice, said the hen. A chance for us to serve the congregation. Easy for you to say, replied the pig. For you, it’s a contribution; for me, it’s a sacrifice!
Versions of this story appear on inspirational websites, with comments about the chicken being involved in breakfast, while the pig is committed. Opinions differ, however, about which animal has the right idea. Some people warn against being the pig, sacrificing yourself for success; others say the chicken isn’t all-in.
People who give themselves to Jesus with a trusting abandon are like pigs, says Rick Lawrence in The Jesus- Centered Life. That total, without reservation commitment, he says, shows a willingness to give your life to Jesus as he gave his for you.
On the other hand, giving consistently, day in, and day out, even in what might seem to be small ways, also valuable.
Maybe the moral is not to judge others’ stewardship because we all give differently.