JUST PUSH
A man was sleeping one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light, and God appeared. The Lord told the man he had work
for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against the rock with all his might.

So, this the man did, day after day. For many years he toiled from sun up to sun down, his shoulders set squarely against the cold, massive
surface of the unmoving rock, pushing with all of his might. Each night the man returned to his cabin sore and worn out, feeling that his whole day had been spent in vain.

Since the man was showing discouragement, Adversary (Satan) decided to enter the picture by placing thoughts into the weary mind:

You have been pushing against that rock for a long time, and it hasn't moved." Thus, he gave the man the impression that the task was impossible and that he was a failure. These thoughts discouraged and disheartened the man.

Satan said, "Why kill yourself over this? Just put in your time, giving just the minimum effort; and that will be good enough." That's what the
weary man planned to do, but decided to make it a Matter of prayer and to take his troubled thoughts to the Lord.

"Lord," he said, "I have labored long and hard in your service, putting all my strength to do that which you have asked. Yet, after all this time, I
have not even budged that rock by half a millimeter.

What is wrong? Why am I failing?

The Lord responded compassionately, "My friend, when I asked you to serve Me and you accepted, I told you that your task was to push against the rock with all of your strength, which you have done.

Never once did I mention to you that I expected you to move it. Your task was to push. And now you come to Me with your strength spent,
thinking that you have failed.

But, is that really so? Look at yourself. Your arms are strong and muscled, your back sinewy and brown; your hands are callused from constant
pressure, your legs have become massive and hard. Through opposition you have grown much, and your abilities now surpass that which you
used to have.

True, you haven't moved the rock. But your calling was to be obedient and to push and to exercise your faith and trust in My wisdom. That you have done. Now I, my friend, will move the rock."

*At times, when we hear a word from God, we tend to use our own intellect to decipher what He wants, when actually what God wants is just a
simple obedience and faith in Him. By all means, exercise the faith that moves mountains, but know that it is still God who moves the mountains.**

When your pain is so great, you think you can't go on...just P.U.S.H.
When everything seems to go wrong ... just P.U.S.H.!
When the job gets you down ... just P.U.S.H.!
When people don't react the way you think they should. just P.U.S.H.
When your money is "gone" and the bills are due...just P.U.S.H.!
When people just don't understand you-just P.U.S.H.!

P= Pray
U= Until
S= Something
H= Happens

Pass this on to all the loved ones and friends who may need it; they may get it just in time. Truly, great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave,
and impossible to forget! A friend loves at all times--

Author Unknown

I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Romans 1:11-12

John Trevino

John:

Your words of encouragement are always 'so timely'. Thank you!

I remain faithful to Him...I will continue to P.U.S.H. even now as it is a crucial time in my faith walk.

Peace,
M

M,

This was forwarded to me by one of my prayer chain partners and I was blessed by it. We need to hold on to the grip of grace and faith. May the Lord continue to hear are hearts and listen to our crys. He says to Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made know to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4: 6-7.

May we continue to P.U.S.H. WHETER IN GOOD TIMES OR BAD.

Keep going forward. God has already dealt with yesterday.

I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Romans 1:11-12

John Trevino

John - I love this story. It's one that every follower of Jesus must understand.

Thanks!

Amazing Story John, Exactly what I needed to read . Thanks for letting the Lord use you to make my day.

Lexxy