Keep Believing
“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13.
Have you ever just wanted to throw in the white towel? In recent years, I’ve noticed more people becoming overwhelmed to the point that they just want to give up. The task is too much, the bill is too high, the strain is engulfing, and life is hard. We place our hands on our head and the surrender cobra signal says, I’m done.
It’s often been stated that life is a marathon not a sprint. Any long distance runner will tell you there are walls and hills that you hit in a marathon that test you whether you want to finish the race or not. David had moments like this in his life where the enemies were overwhelming to his spirit. He had a decision to make; lean in or tap out? He was honest in saying “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed…” I greatly appreciate David’s candor in saying he would have given up. But the situation was not greater than his faith. He decided to lean in wholeheartedly to his relationship with God and to seek His face. The inward change was solely based upon his faith.
The cancer patient hits a wall during treatment. The marriage of many years can hit a stalemate at the halfway point of life. The workplace becomes overwhelming, the world becomes toxic, the well becomes dry. The enemy whispers in your ear all that is wrong and heaps discouragement upon you at every turn. The screams of quit surround you. You are ready to lose heart… but because of your faith in Christ Jesus… YOU BELIEVE!
In the book of Romans, we are reminded of the great faith of Abraham. “who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” Romans 4:18. Beyond comprehension of the circumstances, old Abraham believed even when faint of heart. We found that inner ability to believe beyond the world’s hope because of the blessed hope of Jesus Christ.
Jesus once said to his twelve followers, 33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. Aren’t you thankful today that In Christ we have peace even in our tribulation, for He has overcome the world. This week don’t throw in the towel. Lean into your faith and believe! God is bigger than whatever your facing!
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13.
Have you ever just wanted to throw in the white towel? In recent years, I’ve noticed more people becoming overwhelmed to the point that they just want to give up. The task is too much, the bill is too high, the strain is engulfing, and life is hard. We place our hands on our head and the surrender cobra signal says, I’m done.
It’s often been stated that life is a marathon not a sprint. Any long distance runner will tell you there are walls and hills that you hit in a marathon that test you whether you want to finish the race or not. David had moments like this in his life where the enemies were overwhelming to his spirit. He had a decision to make; lean in or tap out? He was honest in saying “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed…” I greatly appreciate David’s candor in saying he would have given up. But the situation was not greater than his faith. He decided to lean in wholeheartedly to his relationship with God and to seek His face. The inward change was solely based upon his faith.
The cancer patient hits a wall during treatment. The marriage of many years can hit a stalemate at the halfway point of life. The workplace becomes overwhelming, the world becomes toxic, the well becomes dry. The enemy whispers in your ear all that is wrong and heaps discouragement upon you at every turn. The screams of quit surround you. You are ready to lose heart… but because of your faith in Christ Jesus… YOU BELIEVE!
In the book of Romans, we are reminded of the great faith of Abraham. “who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” Romans 4:18. Beyond comprehension of the circumstances, old Abraham believed even when faint of heart. We found that inner ability to believe beyond the world’s hope because of the blessed hope of Jesus Christ.
Jesus once said to his twelve followers, 33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. Aren’t you thankful today that In Christ we have peace even in our tribulation, for He has overcome the world. This week don’t throw in the towel. Lean into your faith and believe! God is bigger than whatever your facing!
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