DISCOURAGEMENT- We may suffer discouragement that sometimes causes us to become weary. Waiting to see a manifestation of the promises of God in our lives it takes much faith and perseverance to see a manifestation of such. During the waiting process, we tend to get agitated, frustrated and weary due to how tiring the waiting process is. Individuals may battle with thoughts such as, "Is God still gonna come through?", "Is it really gonna happen?", "Maybe the time has long elapsed!" Hence, because at such time, we tend to see no sign or sight of the thing God has promised, discouragement sweeps over our being and if we don't mind, we end up doubting God and His promises.
The Psalmist David in Psalm 42:5 stated, " Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance." If you are facing discouragement today, hope in God. He is a God that is not slack concerning His promises and whatever He said He will do, be encouraged, He will do just that.
OBSTACLES- In the book of Numbers 13 we see the account of when Moses sent the twelve (12) spies to spy out the land of Canaan. Ten (10) came back saying that they will not be able to conquer the land as there are giants in the land. Only two (2) came back with positive word that although giants are in the land, they are still well able to conquer.
The obstacles that we face can very well be likened to giants. How we see them will determine whether or not we will conquer and be victorious against what we face. It is important that no matter the obstacles that we face, that may at times causes us to bend under the situations and circumstances we learn how to encourage ourselves in the Lord and triumph over them. Psalm 73:26 reminds us, "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
What are the obstacles that you are facing? You may have a child or husband that may have gone wayward, you may be facing rejection by your family or church, your ministry may have been on the rocks, you may feel as though you are hitting rock bottom, you feel exhausted and weary as a result. Be encouraged and may you find solace in the words that Paul reminded the Galatians in the book of Galatians 6:9 that says, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
CONSTANT & REPEATING BATTLES- As a child of God, it is also imperative that we understand that we are constantly in a fixed fight. Hence, like a soldier in battle, we have to be on the alert as our enemy (Satan), prowls around like a hungry lion seeking whom he may devour. As a result, we can NEVER quit! Sometimes in fighting, we may face different types of battles, some more intense than some and therefore, we must treat each battle differently. This means that at times, due to the longevity of the battle our strength may be depleted and thus, we become weary.
Many times we are constantly faced with battles of the same kind and we find that if we are not careful, we are tempted to throw in the towel and recede in the background because we've had enough. I want to encourage you today to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. It is written in Romans 8:28 that, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Be thou strengthened my friends! He that began a good work in you is well able to see it unto completion. Weariness is just another hurdle that requires that we exercise the strength and courage needed to cross over it. One thing I do know and it is, your Father, our Father Who art in Heaven will never leave us nor forsake us. The songwriter caught the vision as he penned the words of the song that says, "Fierce and long the battle rages, but our help is near, onward comes our Great Commander cheer my comrades cheer!" Victory is nigh so continue to press! Continue to push!
God bless you!
Shalom, shalom
