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A man went to the town’s banker. He had known that this man was willing to help men start businesses. The two sat down at the desk and bantered the man’s ideas for a business. Having been part of thousands of successful businesses, the banker listened and gave advice to the business man. Later, in that encounter, the banker pulled out two bundles of money. One bundle was small and the other was much larger. He placed the smaller bundle on the desk in front of the business man. The larger bundle was placed on the right side of the desk near the banker’s elbow.
The business man smiled with a smile that belongs to a man of hope. When they finally stood to end the conference, they shook hands and the banker watched the business man leave. Reaching out, the banker took the larger bundle and put it back where he had gotten it from. 5 years passed and the business man had lost his business. Through no fault of his own, the economy and society had changed. His business no longer found a welcome at the wallets of the people.
One day, while having lunch with a friend, the business man saw the banker sitting by himself with his meal. The business man went over to the table and thanked the banker for having helped him experience 5 years of profitability. “Without you I would never have purchased my house. Though I eventually lost the business, I am happy with what you were kind enough to help me start.” The banker just smiled at the business man. “I’m glad to have been of assistance”, the banker said. ” But you would still be in business had you asked me about the other bundle of money I had drawn out when you came to me.” The business man looked at the banker with a puzzled look. “What are you talking about?” The banker told the business man that he was ready to supply far more money if he had only been asked.
We come to God and receive answers to our prayers. And we go out and accomplish a great deal. How much blessing was there left on the table?
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