Lagniappe

Being from south Louisiana we use the term "Lagniappe" which means "a little something extra" and is pronounced Lan-Yap. I am growing to live a life of Lagniappe. When I think of this term I think of Jesus' willingness to give. Jesus lived a life of Lagniappe--he was the ultimate giver. Jesus was exclusively a giver and not a taker--everything he did he did it with others in mind.

In life there are two categories of people: givers and takers. Givers are always on the lookout to help, encourage and bless others while takers are always on "the take" trying to manipulate, coerce and play others for the benefit of themselves. Basically, living their lives trying to "get over on people". I guess the best ways to describe givers and takers would be "selfless" vs. "selfish", "others minded" vs. "me minded".

The Bible tells us that Jesus became of "no reputation" and took on the "form of a servant". Why did he do this? for the sake of the world. For God so loved he gave. Let's become "Lagniappe" people willing to give and keep on giving, extra mile people, servant people, no reputation people.

If we live our lives this way we will not be able to keep the people out of our churches. Living our lives looking out for others and giving a "little something extra".

Lagniappe Living!

Pastor Franko