Hungry patron Alex Bowen waited for 10 minutes to order during a recent visit to a Waffle House at 2am; then he took matters into his own hands.

Upon finding the lone employee asleep, Bowen went behind the kitchen counter and meticulously cooked the food he needed to craft his sandwich, a double Texas bacon cheesesteak melt. While doing so, he took a series of photos documenting his self-service episode—including him paying for the food—and even claimed to clean the grill afterward.

Representatives from Waffle House applauded Bowen's cooking skills, but cautioned against similar behavior, saying patrons should avoid going behind the counter for safety reasons.

No word was given as to why that Waffle House was so understaffed, or how the lone employee might be penalized for sleeping on the job. What is clear, however, is that a man or woman who really wants a double Texas bacon cheesesteak melt can be motivated to take action over and above the normal call of duty.

Potential preaching angles: Sometimes securing God's blessing requires persistence and pursuing the kingdom of God requires a sense of urgency. Hungering and thirsting after righteousness will motivate us to take action.