Episode 88: We Need to be Entrusted with Suffering Before We Can be Trusted With the Blessings with Os Hillman

Suffering is never any fun. We like to experience the good times, and often times begrudgingly endure the bad times. Sometimes we even blame and get angry at God because of hardships we endure in our lives. Our guest today has endured much suffering in his life, beginning as a child and into his adulthood and beyond. Os Hillman has learned that just as Joseph suffered greatly, and was ultimately given great blessings, so we must endure the sufferings that God allows us to go through. In doing so we will be enabled to best serve and glorify Him. In this episode, you'll learn: -God reveals the value of adversity, as a child and later in manhood…04:40 -God is giving many the “Joseph Calling”…07:30 -Managing tragedy in the family as a young child…10:12 -The value of mentors; and of mentoring others…12:27 -Os’ prowess as a golfer in his youth, and why he gave it up…15:15 -How to view adversity as a net positive in the grand scheme…21:11 -Sometimes we need to be trusted with suffering before we can be entrusted with blessing…26:16 -Embracing adversity close to home in a way that honors God…30:57 -Using golf as a case study in overcoming adversity…35:00 Resources mentioned: TodayGodIsFirst.com thejosephcalling.com tgifbookstore.com Free download: financial self assessment (not mentioned in the podcast, but we want to make sure you're aware of it): BiblicalWorker.com Meet and connect with our guest! Os Hillman owned and operated an ad agency from 1984-2001. During this time, he served clients such as American Express, Steinway Pianos, US Kids Golf, Peachtree Software, ADP Payroll Services, Parisian Department stores (now Belk), Thomas Nelson Publishers and many non-profit organizations. His company won many prestigious awards from the Direct Marketing Industry such including the Echo Award, Direct Marketing’s highest achievement for excellence in direct marketing for specific ad campaigns. Os has been featured on CNBC, LA Times, NY Times and many Christian media. He has been a regular contributor to Crosswalk.com, Charisma, and Christian Post. He has spoken at Harvard University and was a visiting professor at Regent University for a season. Os is an editorial contributor to Christian Post, Crosswalk.com, Charisma online, Charisma Leader magazine, and iDisciple platforms. Today Os Hillman is president of Marketplace Leaders and Aslan Group Publishing, and is involved in several entrepreneur ventures related to publishing and internet marketing. He is author of 24 books, a speaker, consultant and recognized authority in the role that faith and ethics play in the marketplace. He authors a daily internet email newsletter entitled TGIF Today God Is First that is read daily in 104 countries. Os attended the University of South Carolina on a golf scholarship and was a golf professional for three years before going into business in 1980. Os attended Calvary Chapel Bible School. Os is married to Pamela and Os has one married daughter, Charis Brown. Pamela is founder and president of Life Changers Legacy, a ministry to men and women in prison. He and his wife live in Cumming, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta with their 5 dogs. Guest's social media handles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TGIFTodayGodIsFirst YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoePOAF2ShOKO_3ZacvFen0xglLnPIjww