Magnificent Life

"And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 In the grand scheme of life, God's plan for each individual includes even the smallest details. Once upon a time, there was a king who enjoyed hunting and always took a loyal servant with him. The servant had a habit of reassuring the king that everything God does is perfect. One day, while hunting, a leopard attacked the king and lost a finger. In anger, he questioned the goodness of God, but the servant continued to affirm God's perfection. The king decided to imprison the servant in response to his unwavering faith. A few months later, when the king and another servant, however, this seemingly unfortunate event, the king never appreciated God for ultimately saving his life when he was captured by a tribe that required sacrifices with all their fingers intact. It was discovered that the king's missing finger kept him from being sacrificed. Realiz