“David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam… And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were about four hundred men” (1 Samuel 22:1-2).

“I’ve never seen such a pitiful bunch of people,” Lloyd said. The diner was crowded, so he tried to keep his voice down as he spoke to the man across the table. “They want me to be the crew chief to that bunch. Of all the crazy ideas! Why, that bunch couldn’t put together a child’s swing set even if I were handing them the pieces!” he said as he shook his head and took another French fry. “Lloyd, I know they’re rough. I know they need a lot of work. But when you go home, I want you to get your Bible out and look up where it speaks about the company that came to King David. I think it was when he was at the cave of Adullam. Look it up and see what the king had to work with. These guys need a good crew chief, and I’m sure hoping you’ll take the job” Tom said. It wasn’t easy for Lloyd, but those became some of the most wonderful years at Plant 55. How about you? Do you think you work with difficult people? Think of David! Make sure today that you are a good and Godly influence in your place of work.

For today: May my life and my work be pleasing to the Lord. He is the One that I must please first and foremost.