Always Be Ready To Extend Mercy
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September 6, 2006The 6th value or guiding principle that God models, which we can successfully apply to business is found in Psalms 25:10: “All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.” We already spoke about “truth”, so let’s focus on mercy. What does it mean to be merciful in the marketplace? There are many answers to that question, but let me share a personal example that made an eternal difference.
Years ago, I was a sales manager for a copier company in Tennessee. One of my rookie sales guys was scheduled to meet with me at 4:00 in the office. He was an hour late for the meeting and had no excuse whatsoever. He just didn’t bother! I was pretty upset and asked him into my office where I wanted to land on him pretty hard. As I was closing the door, the Holy Spirit spoke very plainly to me one word: “Mercy!” My immediate internal reaction was that he didn’t deserve mercy, but God knew the thoughts of my heart and immediately spoke to me, “Neither did you.” That was sobering.
This entire exchange was only seconds as we were getting situated in my office. The Lord then showed me that this sales rep, who was the office playboy and really got under my skin, was going to surrender his life to Christ before he left my office. Wow! That changed what I was going to say. Over the next hour or so, the conversation took a more personal tone where the anguish of his soul was revealed and he happily and readily received Christ right then and there. Always be ready to extend the mercy of our God!
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This is definitely a word in due season. I am dealing with that exact person today! A sales rep whom is always late and most definitely is getting under my skin. He just called five minutes ago and is late because he needs someone to go and pick them up. So not only is he late but they wants to take someone else away from work to pick them up. Where do we draw the line?
Wali at 11:09am EDT - September 7, 2006
Wali: What type of conversations have you had with him about this? Is he getting any better?
Dave Crookshank at 11:27am EDT - September 7, 2006
Excellent. I love the demonstration of how God works His purpose through us even when our purpose is contrary. I thank our Lord for intervening and making us a part of His good work!
Derek E Hopper at 1:54pm EDT - September 7, 2006
AMEN!
Had it not been for Christ's MERCY we would get what we deserve.
Thank you for helping us to keep our heads where they need to be.
Always In HIM
Jeff Lumkes at 3:16pm EDT - September 7, 2006
I have spoken with him a few times and given him warnings as well, and it always seems that things come through at the last minute for him. I do believe that the Lord wants him here, but at the same time he is a bad example for current or future staff
Wali at 2:06pm EDT - September 8, 2006
Wali; I suggest you contact Dave@sellingamongwolves.com to discuss this. He can help you with this. Blessings.
Michael Pink at 10:26am EDT - September 12, 2006