Things often seem like they’re never going to change. But we can’t give up.
For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.
— Hebrews 3:14
Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we pray or try to do what God asks, nothing moves the way we want.
Family members get sick. Friendships don’t work out. Bad people seem to get all the good results — and enjoy them right in your face.
Other times we get what we were hoping for… just not for long.
The new job or promotion doesn’t fix everything. One problem gets solved, and a bigger one shows up in its place. The political fix that was supposed to change things turns out to be more of the same.
It’s frustrating. And it’s understandable that people would want to throw their hands up and quit.
But we mustn’t. No matter how pointless it feels, we’re called to keep doing what God asks.
Even when the results aren’t visible yet.
That’s faith — believing in things not yet seen.
Trusting that the result is coming, even when it looks impossible.
It can seem like there’s not enough. But there is.
I have an old friend who lives out of state. We send each other videos of the sermons we hear at our churches.
His pastor’s style is different — he’ll punctuate sentences by calling out someone’s name in the congregation, like he’s speaking straight to them.
The first time I watched one, I was still getting used to it. And then it happened:
“It ain’t giving up and going home time, [friend’s name]!”
It made me laugh, and I’ve texted that line to my friend ever since. But the more I think about it, the more I realize — that’s pretty good advice.
Because just when things don’t seem to be working out, that’s when faith matters most. We can’t quit.
Not because we think tomorrow everything will finally go our way.
But because one day, things will be so much better than we could ever imagine.
PS – I’ve been saying recently it’s wise to keep a physical copy of the Bible.
Reading the Bible won’t save you, only faith in Jesus does that. But it will help you understand God (and yourself), and can only lead you in the right direction.
Reading or listening electronically is great—until the power or the connection goes out.
Will that happen? Maybe not. Could it? Sure.
It’s a risk you can remove easily and cheaply.
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