Morning with Ebenezer

 NEVER GIVE UP

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12 NKJV

Students who are looking forward to graduate one day; they will never give up until the day of graduation comes. No matter how difficult their studies may seem to be; they will work hard knowing that one day they will finish everything and be rewarded for their struggles. This will encourage them to work hard looking forward for that wonderful day of graduation.

For us who are in Christ Jesus have hope that after this life ends; we will see the Lord with our own eyes. The scriptures keep on encouraging us that our work is not in vain; that there is a reward for all of our struggles and that the Lord is overseeing our progress in Him and He watches over us.

Sometimes in our walk with the Lord we become weary; there are things happen which give the impression that the Lord is far away from our struggles. At first it may seemed easy but later you discover that salvation is a battle. There is constant rage between our outer man and inner man. Faith becomes our driving force inside of us; we come to learn that being with Jesus means living by faith not by what we see. This can be very difficult because many of us we were trained to see first and believe and not otherwise.

This morning, I just want to encourage you to continue with your walk with the Lord. Continue fighting against sin, continue praying for your weaknesses, repent for all your wrong doings and have faith in Jesus Christ. The Lord will reward your walk one day, He will say, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ (Matthew 25:21)

There is joy before you no matter how life seems to treat you right now. Keep looking for the things which are not seen now; because the things which are seen are temporary but which are not seen are eternal. The Lord has prepared a heavenly City for you, so never give up on the Lord until you see Him with your own eyes.

****Morning Prayer****

Pray this prayer with me by faith and God is going to answer your prayer....

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for your Word. Lord please give me strength to endure the difficulties of this life and in all things continue keeping my trust in You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.