IT ONLY LOOKS LIKE
AN OBSTACLE
Today, I am
encouraged to be an encourager. [Feel free to plant a smile right here!] 😊 I have learned something quite valuable in 6.7 decades on
Planet Earth. It’s called Perspective,
and it’s much more than an experiential phenomenon; it is a God-revelation. Perspective
teaches us that situations and circumstances are not always what they appear to
be. It reminds me of the automobile warning label printed on the
front passenger's side mirror, cautioning us that the actual distance of nearby vehicles
may be considerably different from that which is calculated via our visual
perceptions. After all is said and done, perspective is never about
US seeing anything. No, it is all about making a conscientious
decision to observe and process life-events from God’s point of view, i.e. through The Word of God.
In ancient times, a
king had a boulder placed in the middle of the roadway. Then he hid
himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge
rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants simply walked around
it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear and
safe, but no one did anything about getting that troublesome stone out of the
way.
Finally, a poor
peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the
boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the
side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally
succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he
noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The
purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the
gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many others never seem to understand. every obstacle presents an opportunity to
improve the conditions of people, including your own.
So here are your
choices: 1) You can fret
and fume about your condition. This is a negative passivity
which typically culminates in frustration and failure. 2) You can look for the positives. Something
of value is discernible in every situation, if you carefully search for
it. Your cup is not half-empty; it is half-full. 3) Through
praise and prayer, you can reflect confidence in God’s providence and provision. Actually,
worship is another way of saying, ‘Lord, I trust You!’
My friend, move that rock. Just do
it…even though you may not apparently benefit one iota from your personal
investment of time, talent and treasure. Remember: the manifold
blessings of God lay hidden in every life situation. move that rock. You already
possess the spiritual authority and the power. Jesus Christ decrees and declares…you can do it! (Matthew
17:20)
Your act of
sacrificial service is an automatic qualifier for divine favor. Don’t delay.
Don’t doubt. Don’t whine…SHINE! MOVE THAT ROCK! In truth, you are someone else’s miracle, and
the way you respond ultimately positions you, either for stagnation or success. If I were you, I would start moving…right
now!
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