Overcoming Obstacles
By Ann Graham
Lotz
"The women asked each other, 'Who will roll the stone
away from the entrance of the tomb?'
~ Mark 16:3 NIV
"The women who had been so
faithfully vigilant at the Cross during the long hours of Jesus'
suffering returned together first thing Sunday morning to complete the
embalming process that Joseph and Nicodemus had hastily done later Friday
afternoon.
"Their voices could be heard on the brisk early morning air as they
discussed the problem of how they would roll the stone away. They knew it
would be impossible for them to accomplish, even if all of them pushed
together. What stone, what obstacle is ahead of you that you think you
can't move or get around, that blocks you from fulfilling your commitment
to the Lord? Is it the stone of
financial limitations?
practical inexperience?
physical weakness?
"If we steadfastly cling to our faith in Him, persevering in our
commitment with obedience to His direction and call in our lives, He will
roll away the stones for us!"
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