Forsake can be defined as “to abandon, to give up, or to turn away from”. I want to encourage you to not forsake your promise. Hebrews chapter 10 verses 35 and 36 read, “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you. Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that He has promised” (NLT). In these verses, we are encouraged to keep trusting in the Lord, to remember the great reward, to exercise patient endurance, and to continue to do God’s will. If we do all of those things, we will receive all that God has promised to us. Let’s Talk!
At some point, we all have allowed certain situations and circumstances to completely rock our trust in God and create in us a desire to give up or turn back to our old lifestyles. And while turning back may appear to be more comfortable and easy to do, we must make a decision to stay in God and press forward. In our carnality, we desire easy routes over difficult paths. We desire to avoid pain even if that pain is associated with growth and elevation. We desire a life that presents no difficulties or complications. Well, this walk with Christ is not one of an easy, uncomplicated nature. We all go through testing, trials, suffering, and affliction. But we can remain hopeful during these times as James chapter one verse three says, “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” The testing of our faith creates space for us to develop endurance during difficult times, to exhibit steadfastness, to grow, to mature, to develop patience, and to display unwavering faith. Therefore, it is essential for us to press through the pain. It is essential for us to be prepared during the processing season. It is essential for us to learn the lesson(s). As mentioned in the scripture, pressing through the tough times while remaining patient is what must occur in order for us to continue to do God’s will for our lives. We must suffer well and be patient while remembering that when the timing is right, God will reward us.
I desire to encourage you to set your eyes on God. Remember that He will remain with you during your valley experiences. He will instruct you on how to climb that mountain. He will guide you in the unknown spaces. He will never leave you alone. He is your source, your strength, your lamp unto your feet, and your light onto your path. He is your Lord. He loves you!
Read, dissect, and meditate on the verses mentioned above.
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