Monthly Devotion
“For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.”
I Corinthians 13:12
Recently I read a short story of the man who one night had a dream of encountering God. In the dream, God instructed the man to get up the next morning, go out in his yard and push a huge rock. The instructions were to push the rock until he received further notice.
The first day after the dream the man complied, obeying the instructions given by God, pushing the rock from sun up to sun down. Each day for weeks, months, and for over a year the man spent everyday pushing the rock. His goal was to follow the leadership of God to the best of his ability, and in doing so, see what great things God would accomplish through him.
After some time, ole Satan came by to visit the man and began to point out to him that he had been unsuccessful at pushing the rock, for the rock had not moved at all. Therefore Satan encouraged him to spend his time doing things that he might find more fruitful.
As the man’s doubts and questions grew he consulted God about his lack of success in moving the rock. God quickly stated; “I never asked you to move the rock, I simply asked that you push the rock.” God continued, “Look at what you have become since you have been pushing the rock. Your legs, arms, and back are stronger and you are healthier. You have also been found faithful to the task to which you were called, and therefore you have become a more capable servant.”
Often we as individuals may not see or even be aware of what God is doing with us. We may question why we have been led by God to do certain things. We may wonder if any good can come from what we have been called to accomplish. During those moments of questioning and doubting it might be advantageous to remember that “now we know in part; than we shall know fully.” As a servant of the Almighty God it is not important to know the entire story but to be faithful in fulfilling our part of His plan.
Today, He may ask you to push a rock, give a dollar, bake a cake, visit a friend or even be still and rest in His presence. Regardless of what His request is of you, He has a plan and a purpose. May He always find you faithful in doing your part!
Chaplain Gene Vincent
Christian Care Communities at Bowling Green, Kentucky