God’s Devotional Book for Teens tells a story about a man named, David.
David was 12 when he convinced others that he was 16 and got hired as a lunch-counter waiter for 25 cents an hour. The place was owned by two Greek immigrant brothers, Frank and George. The owners set high standards and never asked anything of their employees that they wouldn’t do themselves. Frank once told David, “As long as you try, you can always work for me.” It meant giving all you got regardless what you are doing.
Once David notice Frank firing a waitress who was giving a customer a rough time. David was determined to not let that happen to him.
The usual tip for waiter in those days was a dime, but David discovered that if he delivers a good service, quick deliver and politeness, he sometimes got a quarter. And he did provide excellent services.
Today, R. David Thomas is better known as “Dave,” the founder of Wendy’s International, Inc., a chain of 4,300 restaurants.
Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (NIV). If this is our attitude, I believe this year would be a great year! I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers (3 John 2).
Pastor Loren