Don’t Quit “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.” The Message, Galatians 6:9 Discouragement and wanting to quit rarely happen. Not! Even the “Pioneers of Faith” wanted to call it quits at times. Ever read about David in Psalms on the run from Saul? Sure, you have. But we can learn from him. David knew what to do when he got weary, ran out of steam, or got discouraged at the thought of what may lie ahead. And he learned how to continue, to not quit. In the spring of 2018 I was in Jerusalem, by myself, seriously believing it was my last time coming to the Land. The ministry of Love for His People seemed to be “petering” out. I wasn’t sure if this was it. In fact, I believed it was. There would be no return, for that which I had lived for in many aspects was ending. Cathy Hargett, Highway To Zion founder here in Charlotte, North Carolina, had a tour in the Holy City at the same tim. She invited me to their evening meal at Mount Zion Hotel, across the valley from Oskar Schindler’s (1908-1974) gravesite on Mount Zion. I felt like this was ending too, but not in the “glory” Oskar had been shown. (Watch this YouTube: Oskar Schindler) I spoke to Cathy. “This is it for me. This is my last trip to Israel.” I really believed it. When I left the dinner, walking back to my lodging, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “This is not your last trip. In fact, you will be coming two times a year.” “What??!!” The usual, skeptical response many of us have when the Lord tells us something. (We need to be more like Mary when she was spoken to.) “For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:37-38, NASB The Lord has more faith than we do. In fact, He is the author of faith, for He Himself is Faithful and True. As we give ourselves to His plans and purposes, we will find grace to keep going, to never quit, to finish the work He has set before us. Carry on in love, faith, and with much hope. This is no time to quit. Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin P.S. As is the case with the Lord; He is always right. Except for the covid year when all travel was basically shut down, I have been to Israel twice a year since then. And in fact, more time will be spent there. With Laurie and my upcoming volunteering in Jerusalem, Israel, with Christian Friends of Israel for three months, Oct. 15, 2025 – Jan. 12, 2026, He has more for me to do in the capital city of Israel. Read all about it: Steve & Laurie - Time Coming for Jerusalem Volunteers. We welcome your prayers and support as we together bless Israel and His people in their Land. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here on our webpage, when you look for the little DONATE button on each side column, Love For His People uses. DONATE HERE. Are you new to these messages, or has another shared them with you? Sign up here to receive it directly in your email InBox. Go to our website and click on the nice, “full of brewed coffee mug” with the Love For His People logo on it, found on either side column of the webpage. You will be glad you did! Sign Up for Steve Martin's Messages
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