Stay The Course!

God’s Word is clear: He values dedication and perseverance, as they are part of His own character.

Yet, daily, people are tempted to give up on their ideals—giving up in marriage, in relationships, on a child, on a commitment. People capitulate all the time to Satan’s wily and clever messages encouraging them to compromise—“You can’t expect anyone in this time of the world to be moral. No one else is doing this hard thing you’re doing. You deserve better than this.”

There are so many messages he sends to try and make us want to quit. However, if we persevere and wait on God, we will receive the reward of a holier character and the grace of seeing Him work in our lives.

So, today, if you are weary, discouraged, or downhearted, look up—God sees you, God is at work. Don’t quit before He accomplishes His will. You will be greatly fulfilled if you keep going and wait for God’s grace and for His work in His way at His time. When I look back, I see His wisdom and how He was always in control—even when it didn’t seem like He was.

His Promises

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.