Ever since stepping into the F&B industry, I found myself reading more and doing more research. In fact, I have never ordered books in the internet until I discovered that most of the notable F&B textbooks are available on Amazon. I have even subscribed to restaurant owners.com to tap into their numerous audio resources, articles and monthly magazines.
Having armed with all these useful information, one would think that our F&B outlet must be doing exceedingly well. On the contrary, we are barely surviving (hence, the research)! Over time, I realised that all these knowledge are futile if I don’t put them to good use. Therefore, meetings were set-up to discuss about our operations, and what we can do to improve the performance of not only the outlet but the staff too.
Once we start to apply the theories, the pieces begin to come together. Revenue is now charted on a positive gradient and the staff is beginning to see an improvement in the management. There was no rocket science really but it took me a few months to realize the importance of fervent practice and continuous application!
In fact, after I have been through the process above, my comprehension of what Jesus spoke regarding the builder who built his house on the rock versus one who built his on sand, took on a new level.
“Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” Luke 6 46-49
It is amazing what was spoken more than 2000 years ago by our Lord is relevant in so many areas of our lives, including our work. If I could put in so much effort to improve my work performance, surely I would place even more emphasis when it comes to my spiritual life and eternal destination? Sadly, this doesn’t happen all the time.
Thank you Lord for showing me the importance of active obedience and putting to practice what I have learnt from your words. As much as our F&B outlet has benefited from the application of proven theories, our lives would be transformed for the better when we choose to obey you.
Hi Fee,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gleaning from life experiences. Indeed, we should not just bask in grace, but to put into practice that which the Lord has said. In the New Testament, it is explained that righteousness was counted to Abraham, not just because of his belief but his belief followed by action thereof, and that is what active or living faith is all about; and it is the same kind of thing that the Book of James talked about, faith with action. Faith without action is dead. Living faith is pleasing to God, but not dead faith. I believe living faith attracts grace. If you want to experience more of God's grace in your life or in the lives of others, put into practice what we hear from the Word of the Lord. Of course, you are absolutely correct to point out, and to quote the Lord, that as we live out our faith, our foundations get stronger.
God bless you for an excellent article.
Anthony Chia
Hi anthony,
ReplyDeletethank you for your encouraging words.