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THE OBSTACLE IN YOUR PATH
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway, then he hid and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. Then a 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 understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.
Are you ready for this? What is it that you are going through today? What is it that is trying your patience, getting on your last nerve? What obstacle is blocking your way? There is a reason for everything that you are going through. Stop right now where you are and give God the praise. Give Him the glory and shout HALLELUJAH for allowing you to be the vessel He has chosen this day to be glorified through.
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (1Pe 4:12-13)
Oh, praise His Holy name for another opportunity for Him to be glorified in what you are going through. God wants you to count it all joy this day. The word says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing" (Jas 1:2-4). That’s right, count it all joy; praise the Lord in the midst of the tribulation, knowing the trying of your faith (that obstacle) worketh patience, and patience, experience; and experience hope. And hope won’t make you ashamed because you have the love of God within your heart. (Rom. 5:3-5)
So, all the while the enemy thinks he is winning by working your last nerve, you are being perfected, and when it’s all said and done, there is a blessing waiting for you. Therefore, let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Laugh at the enemy; for the more he tries to block your way; the more he’s helping you to move closer to your blessing. Don't try to avoid it, don't ignore it, go through it praising the Lord; for he has just provided you with your stepping stone to victory.
Oh, lift up your voice and praise your way right through it, right onto your blessing. God says, always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1Thes. 5:16-18). Rejoice, even though for a season, you might go through the fire; because this trial of your faith is much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though tried with fire, you want to be found praising and giving honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Pet.1:6-7)
Is that obstacle still there? Well, you know what to do…
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