Don’t Give Up!

We understand from Scriptures that as children of God we are not permitted to give up in any situation. Therefore, understand that having a successful or great future is not a product of chance, but a task that has to be consciously tackled. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” In other words, we are to cast down every imagination of defeat and anything that will make us give up in life. Apostle Paul persevered despite persecution and affliction. He viewed life with realism, recognizing that as followers of Christ we will suffer all manner of afflictions from the pit of hell, but we have to place our faith in God and the encouragement of the Scriptures.

Many winners have reached success by climbing a special ladder called “never give up.” However, there are also many who have lost the opportunity to achieve success because they gave up too soon. According to the book of 2 Kings chapter 7, there was a very severe famine in Samaria. However, at the gate of Samaria were four lepers who decided to rise up and do something about their challenge. These men had been banished to live outside the city gates to fend for themselves. But they refused to give up on themselves. They believed that something good might just happen to them as they went to the enemy’s camp. As they rose up and took a bold step, God moved into the enemy’s camp and made them to hear the sound of many chariots. And the enemies ran away and left all they took from the people of God. It is written in Ecclesiastes 9:4 “For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.” As long as there is life there is hope!

Beloved, I challenge you to refuse to give in or give up because victory is certain for you. You might be sick, homeless, jobless, childless, single, afflicted, beggarly, undocumented, frustrated, never give up or give in. Don’t lose your hope for any reason, but look up to God and He will restore you of all that you have lost in this journey of life. When the devil wants to overwhelm you with things that are yet to be answered in your life, remind yourself of the many things God has done and be confident that He will fulfill His promises concerning your life for He is not a man to lie. Cast down every thought and imagination of poverty, frustration, discouragement, and hopelessness in every area of your life. Keep believing and don’t write yourself off for indeed, a living dog is better than a dead lion. Never give up on your dream! It took Abraham many years but he got there. Jesus Christ is the Hope of Glory, the Hope of the hopeless, only in Him can your lost hope be restored and renewed. You might not be where you desired to be; but as long as you are alive, get ready, a miracle is coming your way in Jesus’ Name. Today, allow the Scriptures to strengthen you and give you hope for our God is both a promise-making and promise-keeping God and will reward as you finish the race.