Don't Give Up!

The Scriptures often tell us, “Don’t lose heart!” In other words, we are not to give up when difficult times enter our lives. All too often I witness Christians who become downhearted and discouraged and who give up. Galatians 6:9 instructs us: “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This verse details why it is vital that we do not grow weary. Our answers to prayers – breakthroughs – will reveal themselves in “due season” – in His perfect timing. And when these answers are manifested, then we will reap IF we have not lost heart.

If tempted to throw in the towel and surrender to Satan’s tactics to discourage, dispirit, or dishearten, pause to reflect on instances when God intervened at the darkest moment to rescue His children – Noah and his family delivered from the flood; the Red Sea parted as the Egyptians’ chariots bore down on the Children of God; those raised from the dead before they were buried; and Jonah’s rescue from the sea’s depths.

While we may begin losing hope and giving up is being etched on our consciences, remember that God is an on-time God. His timing for delivering His Children from our troubles is perfect. And if we question WHY we are enduring a trial, reflect on Ephesians 3:13: “Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.”

And if tempted to believe that our prayers are not being heard or answered during lengthy tests, we must ask ourselves if we ever had a professor or teacher who spoke to us all through an important test? Probably not. So don’t be shocked when our Heavenly Instructor remains quiet as he watches us wrestle with our problems. He is observing us to see if we turn to Him in prayer, seek guidance in His Word or if we fail the test by giving up in bitterness and frustration.

We must not become discouraged when we are pressed from problems from every life aspect. LOOK UP. We must not permit the pressures of today to rob us of tomorrow’s victories. LOOK UP. We cannot allow others with negative attitudes drag our attitudes to a level lower than theirs’. LOOK UP AND DON'T GIVE UP!

Luke 18:1
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.