9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 ESV
There are times in life that you give all you have, literally...give all you have, and then you look at the grand scope of it all and you have not even budged an inch. It could be that you work a full forty hours a week and put in an extra twenty hours overtime to try and catch up on the bills. Before the paycheck arrives something has transpired and your money is funny; it’s gone before it gets there. It could be that you have a goal to shed those pounds and get in shape. You eat right, you exercise like it’s going out of style, and you lift weights like Popeye or Hercules. Despite all your efforts, the excess weight is still there and you just can’t seem to get the scale to budge a pound.
Many of us face lies and accusations at work, school and in your family circle. The enemy is the master of accusations. When he peeks into your life and sees the power and blessings that have been entrusted to you, he will stop at nothing to destroy your character and credibility. If the devil did this to Jesus, Paul and Silas… trust me, he’ll do it to you too.
It’s imperative that you draw your strength from God; especially when it seems like you are putting forth all your effort and you’re not getting anywhere. You know you are working so hard but it’s as if you are hardly working. There will be challenges in your path. Do not get distracted. James 1:2 (NIV) states, “…Count it pure joy my brothers and sisters when you face trials of many kinds.” Psalm 46 is so powerful: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Stand firm and relentless in your work. No weapons formed against you shall prosper. God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Most importantly, His word states, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV).
Whether it’s in our personal life or spiritual life, it’s crucial that we draw strength from God. In order to be the Church – to Be the One to make an impact, we must rely on God as our strength and not in our own ability. His Word does not return void!
Prayer Points:
· Praise God that He is the creator of all good thinks and that He lifts you up
· Thank Him that nothing is too small or too big for Him
· Pray for God to provide you with strength, wisdom and understanding
· Ask God to prepare your path and bring opportunities for you to Be The One
Don Gibson
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