Great Unmet Expectations

The valedictorian of my high school graduating class was, let's say, pretty smart. He had a 4.0+ gpa, he mad a 36 on his ACT, he was offered full rides to several colleges, he went to college and got a degree in software engineering. Yeah, he is a smart fella...

I saw our valedictorian at a class reunion and was discussing life and work, etc. When I asked what he did for a living, he reply was, "I just work for the phone company." I thought to myself, "Wow, there's a lot of pressure that goes with being super smart. He feels that everyone thinks he should be doing something more." He had a case of great unmet expectations for himself; I was quite impressed, he wasn't.

Today's word comes from Proverbs 24:14, NIV, which reads, "Know also that wisdom is like honey for you; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."

Wisdom is so important. Solomon writes that it is like honey (sweet) and there is a future if you have wisdom. The guy I spoke of that was valedictorian had a self-imposed case of unmet expectations. I am impressed with what he does. Yes, he works for the phone company - writing the software that keeps everybody's phone working! That is a pretty big deal.

Some may say, "Yeah, but it's not like he is a brain surgeon or a rocket scientist." And, I say, "You're right. But, neither of those could do their job very efficiently if they couldn't communicate with others via the avenue that he provides."

We all have intelligence, but not all in the same area. Don't get bogged down that you can't do what everyone else does. Do what you can do with all that you have! Use what GOD has given you to accomplish His will. If you will do that, you will meet all expectations.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T