Monday, December 23, 2013
Keeping On
It is easy at times in our walk with God to feel like we are really not getting anywhere. Or maybe at least we are not getting to where we think we should be. In times like these we need encouragement. We need to remember that life, even eternal life, is a journey and not a destination. In times like these I try to remember scriptures and stories from those that have been down this road. What did they do and say that helped them and others not feel like giving up?
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Here we see Paul talking about doing good and not giving in to the flesh. If we stay in the spirit, we will receive results from the spirit.
Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
In this scripture Jesus was telling the parable of the talents. While this is a parable meant to teach a lesson, it is one that can give us hope in tough times. When we are walking out our walk with God, it is good to remember that we are doing it for a reason. We want to get to the end, to cross the finish line.
If you are faced with big challenges today, just remember we are trying to get to the end, to that finish line. If you know someone in that place, and you have a means to help them, then Paul says you should do that. Let’s all be encouraged today by thinking of that day when we meet Jesus, face to face, and He looks us in the eye, smiles, and says, “Well done.”
Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You. Today some of us need Your encouragement in our lives. We want to keep doing good, but we are struggling. Please reach out today to us and help us to see Your workings and Your presence in our lives. We need You, Dad. Don’t let go. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.