Galatians 6:9 ‘And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.’
DAILY READING • John 6:1-21; 1 Chronicles 22:2-23:32; Zechariah 9
Past heroes and modern champions of the faith, have often encountered their greatest discouragement at the verge of their breakthroughs. In 1904 in Wales, a Bible school student named Evan Roberts felt led by The Spirit to return to his hometown to preach. Before then, for a number of years Evans had been fasting and praying for a revival. However when he returned back home to preach, the reception from his townspeople was not very warm. Yet he persisted in faith.
When the adults appeared unwilling, Evans began to hold services for young people. Though the first meeting was somehow disappointing with only about 16 youths in attendance, Evans still didn’t give up. In another meeting, a newly converted girl got up to share her testimony. She ended by saying to the young people’s congregation “I love the Lord Jesus with all my heart”. As she said this, the effect on the other young people was electric. Many of them also became converted. Suddenly a new zeal and fire began to burn among the youths. Unexpectedly the revival Evan Roberts had been praying for, had begun!
The Holy Spirit began to move mightily among the people. Soon the Church overflowed with crowds and meetings sometimes lasted till after 3am.. As revival fire spread, whole communities were radically changed. The crime rate drastically dropped, leaving the police force with little to do. Magistrates turned up at courts to discover there were no cases to judge. Bars and brothels closed down, and the alcohol trade was decimated. Many souls were saved, and the Society itself was transformed. All these happened because Evan Roberts refused to give in to discouragement.
Galatians 6:9 says ‘And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.’
Now imagine if Evans had given up after the initial discouraging response from the people? The truth is that it is often darkest just before the day breaks. Most challenges come at the verge of new horizons. Just when you are about to break forth and rise to a new level, the enemy fights hardest at that point of emergence.
You are coming into a new season of glorious blessings. Therefore do not be surprised at the enemy’s strategy to discourage you through the people or circumstances around you. Understand that most of the conflict is a distraction. The enemy’s aim is to get you off-course. Your job is not to mind people’s attitude. Your job is to run your race. Quit being sour about your critics, they are helping your destiny. Without the betrayal of his brothers, Joseph would have never made it to the palace. Instead of being discouraged, like David encourage yourself in The Lord. Sit down in God’s Word to receive fresh fire and unction. Focus on maintaining your joy. Switch to praise to engage God’s Presence for the miraculous. Do not be distracted, stay focused. Indeed your due season is here, and if you don’t faint you will surely reap.
PRAYER: Lord, please help me not to become weary in well doing.. Please grant me the grace to always keep pressing. Thank You Lord for causing all things to work together for my good in Jesus Name. .
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