Someone introduced me to a
business principle recently that I had not heard before—“Promise less and
deliver more.” As I understand it, operating
with this motto keeps the public from being constantly disappointed. As you are well aware our lives are inundated
with magazine articles and television commercials advertising programs that do
not produce. It is no wonder people feel
like they are forever being cheated or scammed. How refreshing it is when you experience
getting more than you expected. This happened to me just a few days ago. My wife and I pulled into Arby’s to get the
daily special, a couple of Beef and Cheddar sandwiches. We placed our order and proceeded in line. While on the way I thought “man I love their
curly fries I wish I had ordered some.” To my surprise when we reached the window
to pay the employee handed us our order and said, “I’m sorry you had to wait
longer than usual, I’ve included a large order of fries for your inconvenience.”
Arby’s was only responsible to deliver
what the sign had posted but this worker decided to deliver more. The truth is I didn’t feel like we had to
wait any longer than normal. However, I
drove away pulling those battered munchies out of the bag thinking, “what a
blessing!” When it comes to God, He refuses to be restricted by the same
guidelines as the business world, that’s why His motto is “Promise more and
deliver more!” Isn’t that what Paul stated in Ephesians 3:20, “Now to Him who is
able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” Isn’t he saying that God does what He
promises and much more? This sounds to me like a good reason to give thanks!
What do you think?
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