“Weary But Not Quitting”
Ahava to my family of friends,
“So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” (Gal. 6:9-10, THE MESSAGE)
Dear family of friends,
Doing good is often going to be going against the grain. Living in a culture of complainers, selfishness abounding and people pursuing their own entertainment will drain the heart and soul of those who still seek His purposes. Watching as many head one way, while you are trying to press on in the other direction, certainly takes energy and perseverance. It is not easy. It will take its toll on our soul if we do not continually get replenished.
Whether living and working in an environment that consistently pushes the ungodly attitude of the current tide, or standing as a lone sheep in the midst of surrounding wolves, the pressure and constant onslaught against the Lord’s truth will wear us out. How do we keep on keeping on, as the river current tries to sweep us along?
Paul writes about not getting fatigued doing good. Or as it says in the New American Standard version, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” (Gal. 6:9-10) When we see our position not being the popular one, or in many cases being the lone one in our increasingly ungodly society, our stance in upholding the truth will tempt us to give up and keep quiet. But that is not what we have been called to do.
Spending daily time with the Lord will encourage our souls. Continuing to give Him the opportunity to embed His perseverance in us, during those quiet moments at the start and throughout the day that we set apart for Him and with Him, will strengthen our inner man. These times will help to keep our head up and press on for the goal we know will ultimately be fulfilled. Looking into His face, rather than those that oppose the eternal truth, will stoke the hope burning in our hearts to stand strong.
Praying daily in our spiritual prayer language does strengthen us. As it is written in His Word, “I'm grateful to God for the gift of praying in tongues that He gives us for praising Him, which leads to wonderful intimacies we enjoy with Him.” (1 Cor. 14:18, THE MESSAGE). Strengthening our inner man will give us the fortitude to stand strong. It will replenish the drain on our spiritual man, which occurs daily as we walk through the grind.
Entering into worship with believers on a regular basis will also strengthen the resolve needed to press on. Hearing the Word shared in our weekly gatherings will continue to grow the faith that our foundation is built on. We must be an active part of His Body growing together.
Entering into worship with believers on a regular basis will also strengthen the resolve needed to press on. Hearing the Word shared in our weekly gatherings will continue to grow the faith that our foundation is built on. We must be an active part of His Body growing together.
I encourage you not to give up doing good. Being a living member in the building of His Kingdom, and seeing His purposes fulfilled, isn’t for the weak and faint hearted. We need daily input through His Holy Spirit, and our fellow soldiers, to stay strong in the fight, to hold the line, and press forward as He leads us on together.
The eternal reward is great, and we will see Him glorious and victorious. As we join with Him, getting daily strength through Him, the journey forward as one will prove His faithfulness to keep us doing good.
Ahava to my family of friends,
Steve Martin
Founder, Love For His People
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