One Call Away

I haven't watched many episodes of the show Pawn Stars of late, not that I used to watch it every time it was on before, but I happened to catch an episode or two yesterday and believer it or not, caught a reminder that I didn't see coming.

Rick, the pawn shop owner, purchased an old book, one that he took a gamble on, as the owner of the book didn't have time for Rick to call in an expert opinion. So Rick purchased it, on a hunch and a guess that he'd recover his investment.

Upon taking it to his book expert, it turns out she wasn't exactly sure what she was holding in her hand either. She in turn, said, let me make a call.

As such, on this #deaconThursday, is a pretty simple reminder.

Even the experts need an expert.

Advisory boards are for advice and counsel, wisdom and insight. And while at times they may get it wrong, the more important thing is do they have people in their life that they go to when they are unsure or uncertain of what to do?

We often talk about making the investment in the next generation, which is how such relationships are structured, but we don't also consider or remember that previous generations continue to build on their investment.

As important as it is for the 45 year old to make an investment in the 25 year old, the 45's relationship with their 65 year old remains ongoing. And the 65 continues to learn from their 85 year old.

The expert always has their expert... it's how they become one themselves and help to build another as well.

And on that note...

Let's pray this #deaconThursday, for those who are perhaps feeling inadequate in their ability to give advice and consent. May God would open doors of opportunity for new relationships to be forged and existing relationships to be strengthened. Pray God would grant wisdom and insight by His divine hand; especially for those facing insurmountable and time-sensitive challenges. May God move on their behalf, providing creative, super-natural solutions to situations that look impossible to man but are possible through God.

May God lead, guide and direct
Into all truth, those who seek His face.
That we would not lean on our own understanding
But look to author and finisher of our faith,
To Him who ordains the steps of the righteous.
And reigns Supreme over all.

- PNC