Two Beers Please…
January 31st, 2008 | Michael Q. Pink
“Two beers please.”
“But sir,” the stewardess warned, “the flight is only 30 minutes.”
As he settled into the window seat by my wife, Casey replied, “I could down a six pack.”
Casey was clean cut, tattooed with matching earrings and an attitude to match! It was an early morning flight and I had planned to have some quiet time reading my Bible and didn’t want any interruptions. The Lord had other plans. Before long Casey and my wife were in deep conversation and she was trying to involve me. Judging by how quickly he was downing his favorite brew and by his seemingly carefree attitude, I didn’t perceive him as a ready candidate for to receive Christ in the 20 minutes remaining in our flight.
As much as I wanted to leave the chit chat to them so I could continue with some much needed time in the Word, the Holy Spirit kept stirring in me to participate in what He was doing. “But Lord,” I argued, “there are only twenty minutes before landing… that’s not enough time to do any good.”
As I opened the Scriptures, my eyes fell upon this passage in Proverbs 24:
“Deliver those that are drawn toward death, hold back those that are stumbling to the slaughter; If you say, Behold, we knew it not; does not He that weighs the heart consider it? And He that keeps your soul, does not He know it? And shall not He render to every man according to his works?”
I may be slow, but I’m not stupid! I immediately turned to Casey and told him how the Lord had been dealing with me to speak to him and how reluctant I was until He directed me to that passage. When I read it to him, he was visibly shaken.
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February 1st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
WOW Mike,
Now that is what I call a bonified “Rhema” Word from the Holy Spirit!
I never saw that one before (Proverbs 24:11-24) - it is very powerful
and as you said - you got the guys attention IMMEDIATELY (as well as your own - for being OBEDIENT!)
Cheers!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
I’m seeking to be trained in Christian copywriting. Are there any programs that someone recommends? I’m aware of the program through www.thewriterslife.com.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Bless You!
This post was truly a rhema word in my life. As I was reading the post, I was being informed of a family member who over the past four years has been consistenly drawn to the ways of the word. If there ever was a doubt on how I’m called to respond to this trying situation, this post reminded me.
Blessings!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Hey Keisha,
I’m a direct response copy-writer myself, and although I’ve not taken the AWAI course - it is one that is highly regarded by some of my peers and is indeed - impeccable.
It would be a good place to start learning, developing and implementing your yet-to-be Holy Spirit led copywriting skills.
Cheers!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Geary,
I appreciate the quick response and the recommendation. Thanks
February 1st, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Geary
You may want to visit Michael Senoff’s www.hardtofindseminars.com He has hundreds of hours of free audio on the site dealing with marketing, direct marketing, and copywriting.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I love this..Witnessing God move like this and saving souls. Thanks for sharing this story!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hey Keisha,
Your hilarious - Mike’s is a personal acquaintance of mine - and I’ve been a raving fan of his since 2005 as well as the FREE marketing wisdom he’s posted on his www.hardtofindseminars.com
… and of course, I refer my peers, colleagues and clients to his site often. Hah - I guess I don’t have to share Mike and his site to you now… do I?
You may want to check out Joe Vitale also at www.mrfire.com. You’ll be amazed at his candy shop also!
Chow
February 1st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Of course… I find myself wondering why today’s post would spark a discussion on copywriting…
February 1st, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Hey Geek
Mmm - in response to your inquiry - possibly for 2 reasons.
I was being helpful to Keisha - based on her legitimate request earlier.
and secondly - the LORD uses the written word to convey powerful insight for making sound decisions, including Michaels own Spirit-led copywriting talent in creating this amazing S.A.W. Blog. I trust this response answered your query.
Cheers!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Geek,
I inquired about copywriting on this blog b/c S.A.W. is a christian blog that deals with selling.
Copywriting is essentially selling with words.
When you read the full post of “Two Beers Please…”, it deals with the persuasion of the Holy Spirit and how to be an effective communicator and exercise godly influence in all areas of business and life by following the pattern of the Holy Spirit.
Blessings!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Great story, Michael. It’s so awesome how God works.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Thanks, Keisha and Geary, for the great answers, though! And… don’t let me interrupt!
Cheers and Blessings!
February 1st, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Hey Geek,
Soooo, you were just pulling our chains?
like, “aw shucks u were just kidding?”
So when we will we know when your serious… for future reference that is?
Oh, I almost forget - how did you get the “Geek” moniker?
Chow “-)
February 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Geary,
For future reference… hmmmmmm, that’s a good question. You never know with a “geek.” We’ve been known to pull people’s chains without them knowing it…
The “Geek” moniker came about because of the day that I sent out a message on Michael’s behalf and didn’t really notice that the price of the product we told folks about was a little “buried.”
You can see the whole story here.
Michael was nice enough to refer to me as the “Geek” in order to protect the guilty. Then we decided that the “Geek” could be useful (to people other than Michael), so we created some stuff like the “How to Use This Blog” page and some training videos from the “Geek” and stuff like that…
We’ve had some fun with it… Thanks for asking!
Ciao!
February 2nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
WOW!
WOW!
I have just recently realized that what I call DiDs (Damsels in Distress) are drawn too me..and have been trying to run from them, to no avail.
Then while wrestling with the Lord the other morning He revealed to me that he wanted me to drag as many as I could out of the lifestyle that they are living. But my weakness said I cannot and am scared of falling into the same sinfull lifestyle again. This story and scripture hit tooo close to home. Thank you Michael.
February 3rd, 2008 at 11:55 am
Respected sir
I am Michael aslam president of jesus call ministry of Pakistan.
Our ministry is self support ministry. We are provide help those peoples who cant
Afford education expencess .and provide bible study who cant know about jesus.we help of poor peoples provide food ,clothes,books and finicially help.but I want to say that
We are alone .we have no partener.we want to affiliate with your ministry.we want
To work with your ministry.
We want to share GOD WORDS WITH YOU..our desire is that you come in Pakistan .
For prayer and help our ministry.
Dear, we want to arrange your 3 days healing crusade, 2 days pastors’ leadership conference and 1 day Women Conference in Punjab Pakistan , so we want and our desire to invite you in healing crusade as a speaker, preacher and God wants to use you in Punjab Pakistan for gospel. Please accept our invitation and came and preach in healing Crusade , Pastors leadership conference & Women Conference in Punjab Pakistan . We will be very thankful if you give us time for the gospel of God in Punjab Pakistan..
Answer me soon
Don’t disheart us
Thanks
Michael aslam
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Any takers? I do not know this fellow. If someone wants to contact him and folllow through, feel free to do so. I cannot.
February 6th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Very catchy title, caught my interest. Its fun being in the marketplace, eh?
February 6th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Very catchy title, caught my interest. Its fun being in the marketplace !