Born into slavery, at ten years old George Washington Carver kneeled in a barn and prayed to receive Jesus. Shortly after, George had a divine encounter with Mariah Watkins.
Ms.Watkins told George, “You must learn all you can, then go back out into the world and give your learning back to the people.” Her advice led to George Carver’s calling of becoming a Professor of Agricultural Studies at Tuskegee University for 47 years.
The excellence of his work with peanuts and crop rotation led him to consult with three different Presidents of the United States.
Proverbs 22:29 teaches, “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings.”
Regardless of our adversities in life, with God’s help, we can all serve our vocations with excellence.
