I walked into my local Morrisons (superstores) and went to the cooked meals section; ready to pick roast chicken for the family. There was a queue and that was fine because it gave me a chance to look around at the options. After looking at the range available based on what I presumed they will taste like, I picked one. When It was my turn, I pointed to the section, stating that I wanted a pack of 5. Just before she served me, I asked the lady serving what I presumed was a good question but that didn’t turn out as I expected.
My pick was the Stout Chicken. I asked the lady what ‘stout chicken’ was spiced with; she looked me straight in the face and said ‘stout’; ok… I looked about and realised that there were quite a number of people behind me listening to the comment, so in not wanting to look silly by saying I did not know what she meant, I said; ‘oh ok. That’s fine, can I have 5 pieces please!’ I collected my pieces of chicken and off I went. Got home, fed the family with it and all was ok. That then became my pattern for a few more visits until I experienced something different last week.
Last week, again I went for the chicken stand and the serving lady this time said, would you like the Chinese spiced chicken or stout; I said stout. She looked me straight in the eyes and said, do you know these are soaked in Guinness? I was alarmed, stopped my telephone conversation and asked her again what she said; she repeated herself and I quickly declined the ‘Guinness spiced chicken’ because I do not drink nor did I plan to buy an alcohol spiced chicken…however…I’ve bought that more than 2ce in the past because I never asked the question.
I got home and told Eddie my experience to which he said, come to think of it; ‘Guinness is also referred to as Stout!!!’ How on earth did I not ask this question in the first instance? I assumed I knew and I did not want to seem silly for not knowing… so in not asking, I did what normally wouldn’t do. In fact I usually crack a joke with Eddie that I was brought up a Baptist before I got born again and we do not ‘touch, serve or sell alcohol!’ In not asking, I didn’t only touch the chicken, I even served my poor old father because the chicken was tender, and I was really buying them for him! I dare not tell him and only hope he won’t read this blog post (lol)
So, why on earth did I not ask questions when I did not know the answer? I did not want to look silly. How many people do things similar to what I had been doing? Not asking could be costly and that’s the key lesson I want you to take away from this write up today. Learn to ask, even Jesus taught us to. Read the bible verse with me:
‘Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.’ Matthew 7:7
There is no harm in asking. Asking makes you more knowledgeable, makes you have more and makes you clearer on things. Some of the most interesting parts of Jesus’ conversations I always examine is when he can clearly see a problem in someone and still asks them what they want Him to do for them.
If Jesus will not assume, then you and I surely shouldn’t! Never be afraid to ask because God is on your side!
6 replies on “If In Doubt…ASK!”
Wao!! I have not only laughed but I have been blessed as always. I always look forward to reading your blog every week and indeed there is always a take home lesson from it. Thank you for always using the very insignificant things to teach life valuable lesson.
Very encouraging. Strong words of wisdom. Thank you Pastor B.
Very good one, don’t always assume you know. It’s good to ask and be knowledgeable.
Thanks
Pastor B,
Hahaha! I will say you did ask and got an answer but it was the lack of understanding the response. What prayer do we pray then?
I cannot stop laughing at this because several times I have wondered if stout chicken tasted bitter but now I know. Hahaha. Very funny.
Thanks Pastor B.
Thank you very much for your inspiring messages and prayers! May God bless you always.
Wow!! Thank you as always for the encouragement. For me I don’t really question because I don’t want to look silly and many times I get myself in trouble so l have learned to asked questions. Once again thank you PB for making ???.