Message from Scripture: 8/2/2021

 

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Gal. 6:9: “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

 

Life in Christ is not the only way of life that is available to us. As surely as God desires all to be saved (1 Tim. 2:4), Satan seeks to deceive and destroy us (1 Pet. 5:8). One of his tools against us is that of discouragement, in every way possible. He tempts us to stay isolated from our family in Christ, where his influence speaks loudly to us, as we have cut off the encouragement we can offer each other. He tempts us with fear, making us believe we do not have the spiritual resources to keep on living spiritually, that we are incapable of being what God wants us to be. He tempts others to criticize what we do, which leads to depression. In these and many other ways, he seeks to cause us to give up, to feel we are incapable of being what God wants, that we are unable of living up to God’s will.

 

Paul, by the inspired word of God, offers us a different perspective. We must never give up, for there is value in seeking and serving. Satan tries to push us down, but God lifts us up (Jas. 4:10). To yield to Satan will only bring sorrow, while pressing on will bring lasting joy. May we be encouraged in all God offers us for victory, and remember, we will only fail when we fail to press on. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain” (1 Cor. 15:57-58).

 

Let’s go out to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today, finding the strength God provides through His Son. May our confidence always be in His promises and His help. God bless.

 

Robert