I really enjoy watching childhood friends working for a small local business called "Janie's Mill". I grew up with Tracy and Dawn who work there. It is always fun to see their faces pop up as they report on their many travels delivering Janie's goods.
When Covid made so many items difficult to get - including flour- Janie's Mill is one of those businesses blessed many. People were home and baking. They needed flour and other grains. "Janie's Mill grows and stone-mills organic grains to provide wholesome, delicious, high-quality flours and grits to discerning bakers."
This little company did what they could and they are still doing it. They have made quite a name for themselves and it makes me smile.
I can't help but think of one small business that did what they could when there was a need over 2000 years ago. The innkeeper had a full inn and a desperate man at his door. The man's pregnant wife was about to give birth. The innkeeper offered what he had... his warm stable where there would be some privacy (if you ignore the animals). He gave them shelter when they had none.
"And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them." -Luke 2:6-7
Small business was an important part of the story of the Birth of our Savior. How many other places had turned Joseph away. We don't know. We do know one finally found a way to help. There was one willing to go above and beyond when a simple "no" could have been his answer.
Support small businesses when you can.
Today, I am grateful for small businesses in small towns.
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