“Weary But Not
Quitting”
“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.
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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Ahava Love Letter #97
“Weary But Not Quitting” Steve Martin
Date: In the year of
our Lord 2014 (01.04.14) Saturday at 8:30 am in Charlotte, NC).
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