“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”- Ex. 19:5
Almost everyone has heard of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn American patriots of advancing British soldiers during the American Revolution. But few have heard of Israel Bissel, a humble post rider on the Boston-New York route.
After the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, Bissel was ordered to raise the alarm in New Haven, Connecticut. He reached Worchester, Massachusetts, normally a day’s ride, in just two hours. There, according to tradition, his horse promptly dropped dead.
Pausing only to get another mount, Bissel pressed on and by April 22, he was in New Haven—but he didn’t stop there! He rode on to New York, arriving April 24, and then stayed in the saddle until he reached Philadelphia the next day. Bissel’s 126-hour, 345-mile ride signaled American militia units throughout the Northeast to mobilize for war.
In the Christian life, God often calls us to challenging tasks that, while difficult, ultimately bring about good. Perhaps He challenges us to step out in faith and help mend a broken relationship. Or, maybe He calls us to step out in faith and share the message of salvation with another person. While tasks like these aren’t always easy, they’ll always be blessed.
So be willing to do the hard things for God so that in due time, you’ll receive abundant blessings!
Pray that God would give you a heart that’s willing to do great things for Him even when they seem challenging. (Senior Living)
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
