The Sermon Story

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights" ( James 1:17 ). The Bible is full of God's desire to bless his people, yet many of us live as though his generosity were small and grudging. This story about blessing, retold in our own words, is a parable told by Bruce Wilkinson. It ends with a takeaway for sermons or reflection. Stories in this collection: The Warehouse of Unclaimed Blessings ──────── ✝ ──────── The Warehouse of Unclaimed Blessings A parable told by Bruce Wilkinson in his book The Prayer of Jabez . We retell it in our own words. Have you heard the story of Mr Jones, who died and went to heaven? When he arrived, St Peter was waiting for him at the gates, and he offered to show Mr Jones around. Mr Jones was overwhelmed. The streets shone like gold, beautiful mansions gleamed in the sunlight, and choirs of angels sang more beautifully than anything he had ever heard. Part of the way through the tour, Mr Jones...