It
was almost half a century ago, but it could have just as easily been yesterday.
I
was a student at the (then) Southeastern Bible College, (now Southeastern
University). As an off-campus, commuting student I was required to attend
chapel services 2-3 times a week.
The
guest speaker at one of the morning services was none other than Colonel
Harland Sanders; founder and CEO of the world famous Kentucky Fried Chicken
Corporation.
As
might be expected, “The Colonel” was dressed in his equally world famous white
suit, and “Southern plantation” tie. As he was introduced by the president of
our school, he slowly strode to the podium, and proceeded to share the history
of his enterprise, beginning with his adornment of chicken cadavers with
various herbs and spices, in an attempt to determine just the right
combination, for just the right taste. The man in white went on to detail how a
single rural location duplicated itself, and how over the course of several
years his brand of fried chicken became the best known, and most loved product
of its kind in the world.
Three
things about the “Kentucky Colonel” impressed me the most, or at least, have
remained with me the longest.
His
quiet and peaceful demeanor. (Even with a microphone, and sitting within a few
rows of the front of the auditorium, I had to listen carefully to his words).
His
“I’m really no different than you are” sort of presentation. He knew his roots,
and they were humbler than most any member of the student body.
But
more importantly, this man knew who he was, and to Whom he belonged. The
Colonel acknowledged his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and gave Him the glory
for how far He had brought him.
And
though that old Southern gentleman has long since gone on to his reward, and
while poor facsimiles of the Colonel have lately appeared on KFC
commercials, of all the chapel services I attended at my beloved school, I
think I will always remember, and cherish the one to which I have alluded the
most.
By
William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol.
6. Copyright Vol.'s 1-15, 2015
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