A man was awakened
from sleep one night by the Lord, who showed
him a huge rock in front of his cabin.
The Lord said, "Push against that rock with all
your might." The man did so. For years. Hours
each day he toiled in sun, rain and snow. Each
night he would be sore and worn out, thinking
he had worked in vain because the rock never
moved.
He said, "Lord, I have labored long and hard
in your service, putting all my strength in doing
what you asked. But I haven't budged that rock
an inch. What's wrong? Why am I failing?"
The Lord answered: "My friend, when I asked
you to serve me and push that rock with all your
strength, you obeyed. I didn't tell you to move
it--just push against it. You think you've wasted
your time. But look at yourself.
Your arms are strong and muscled. Your back
is sinewy and brown. Your hands are callused
from constant pressure and your legs have
become massive and solid.
You have grown and your abilities have
increased a hundred-fold. You have been
obedient. You trusted my wisdom. Now I'll move
the rock for you."
You know, good friend, sometimes we hear from
the Lord and we obey and nothing seemingly
happens. But all God wants is our obedience
and faith in Him.
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