Saturday, September 24, 2022

Reflection - Henry Bosch - The Reward Of Trials

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 8, "The Reward Of Trials", Page 11.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author


Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. - Psalm 142:6
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Read: Psalm 142

There are certain lessons of grace that can be learned only in the valley of pain and distress. Show me a Christian who has suffered much and deepened his dependence on God, and I will show you a sensitive soul full of compassion for others, and with a deep love for his Savior.

According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and waited to see who would remove it. Many who came by loudly blamed the government for not keeping the highways clear, but none assumed the duty of pushing the obstacle out of the way. At last, a poor peasant stopped and rolled it into the gutter. To his surprise, he found a bag full of gold embedded in the road beneath the spot where the rock had been. A note said it was the king's reward for anyone who removed the troublesome object.

So, too, our King has hidden a blessing under every trial. The obstacles on our path are placed there for a purpose. By them God tests our faithfulness, turns our attention heavenward, and gives us opportunity for spiritual reward.

Hidden under the "rock of trial" that has brought you low and put you in "desperate need" is a special blessing. Roll your burden on the Lord, and in time you will find the divine favor.

No trial is without God's blessing.
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Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. - Psalm 142:6
Read: Psalm 142


Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. - Psalm 142:6
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There are certain lessons of grace that can be learned only in the valley of pain and distress. Show me a Christian who has suffered much and deepened his dependence on God, and I will show you a sensitive soul full of compassion for others, and with a deep love for his Savior.


There are certain lessons of grace that can be learned only in the valley of pain and distress.
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According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and waited to see who would remove it. Many who came by loudly blamed the government for not keeping the highways clear, but none assumed the duty of pushing the obstacle out of the way. At last, a poor peasant stopped and rolled it into the gutter. To his surprise, he found a bag full of gold embedded in the road beneath the spot where the rock had been. A note said it was the king's reward for anyone who removed the troublesome object.


According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway.
PHOTO: According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and waited to see who would remove it. Many who came by loudly blamed the government for not keeping the highways clear, but none assumed the duty of pushing the obstacle out of the way. At last, a poor peasant stopped and rolled it into the gutter.
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To his surprise, he found a bag full of gold embedded in the road beneath the spot where the rock had been.
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So, too, our King has hidden a blessing under every trial. The obstacles on our path are placed there for a purpose. By them God tests our faithfulness, turns our attention heavenward, and gives us opportunity for spiritual reward.


Our King has hidden a blessing under every trial.
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Hidden under the "rock of trial" that has brought you low and put you in "desperate need" is a special blessing. Roll your burden on the Lord, and in time you will find the divine favor.


Hidden under the 'rock of trial' that has brought you low and put you in 'desperate need' is a special blessing.
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No trial is without God's blessing.


No trial is without God's blessing.
Reflection - Henry Bosch - The Reward Of Trials
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 8, "The Reward Of Trials", Page 11.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author



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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 8, "The Reward Of Trials", Page 11.


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