“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9 NLT)
I can hear a multitude of reasons coming from the mouths of the saints that threaten to stop their doing good, or just vocalizing what influenced them to take a break from their Christian labors. I even hear these words being spoken out of frustration of those facing difficulty to find support for their faith-filled ministry, fighting to increase the number of believers need to counter the saying, “The laborers are few. “ Their energy burns low and the exclaim in an emphasizing tone, “Let somebody else do it!”
Let’s get personal. Whatever is trying to stop you from doing good, stop you from fulfilling your commitments to the Lord, stop you from continuing to demonstrate your promises, similar to these: “I’m going to serve Him until I die” and “I’m going to stay on the battlefield!” whatever it is that is trying to distract you, derail you, or disrobe you of your devotion, take the position that you are “unstoppable.”
When the fact that you are one of the faithful few at your church becomes frustrating, and you are ready to quit and just be a pew member too, or worse yet, withdraw totally from participating in the ministries of your local church, take that same position. Tell yourself, “I’m unstoppable.”
When you can’t see the immediate fruit of your labors and you see little benefits, don’t discount your kingdom building work, in whatever capacity you serve. Don’t stop because the unfolding of the story God is writing through you. Remember, some plant, some water, but God gives the increase. And after remembering that truth, be “unstoppable.”
When you don’t understand the way God has answered your prayers, realizing that the answer is not always “Yes,” but sometimes it is “No,” or “Not yet,” keep praying and keep pressing on toward the mark. Be “unstoppable” and keep coming boldly to the throne of our gracious God, and ask Him to renew your strength, and to revive your spirit. Yes, pray! Be like the laboring, hard-working oxen who go down on their knees for a break, but get up with bulging strength, bent over no more, bur ready to continue their carrying a heavy load. Be “unstoppable.”
When you are being tempted to discontinue marching forward as a good soldier of the cross and when your enemies (Satan, self, and the secular world) are threatening your commitment to keep your hope alive, remind yourself of this word that should characterize your perseverance in the faith: “unstoppable.”
Continue pressing on my friend! God will be well-pleased with your “unstoppable” determination and character. Have a great Wednesday. Find encouragement going along this Christian journey “unstoppable” with your fellow believers! Seriously, I think I should have saved this specific message for Sunday! Smile! I’ll let you share this meditation you’re your fellow brothers and sisters.
Before you head out the door, before you finish your coffee, look at the four verses below, taken from a very old hymn. Be blessed!
“Oh, walk together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Walk together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Walk together, children.
Don’t you get weary,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.
Going to mourn and never tire,
Mourn and never tire,
Mourn and never tire,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.
Oh, talk together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Talk together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Talk together, children.
Don’t you get weary,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.
Going to mourn and never tire,
Mourn and never tire,
Mourn and never tire,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.
Oh, sing together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Sing together, children,
Don’t you get weary,
Sing together, children.
Don’t you get weary,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.
Going to sing and never tire,
Sing and never tire,
Sing and never tire,
There’s a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land.”
Mark L. King