The Obstacle IS the Way

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20 When we have a dream, a goal, or an assignment that is God’s calling on our lives, the challenge we face is that there always seems to be an obstacle in the way! The obstacle, or roadblock, derails our progress along our path, no matter where we go. Sometimes it feels as if something substantial has blocked the freeway of our lives and we are unable to move forward. We tell God that an obstacle stands in our way. And how does He respond to us? He says, “The obstacle IS the way.” The obstacles are what helps us grow. Over the past few days, I shared that “Fire thrives on obstacles.” If you are fire, you need obstacles. Fire needs things in its