100 Days of HopeSample

Never Give Up

These words of Jesus encourage us to keep on going in our calling. The disciples were ready to give up. They had been fishing all night and had caught nothing. But Jesus is quick to come to our rescue. Every giant in the Bible passed through such moments in life. One example is Moses before Pharaoh. Every time resistance increased, God was always present and proved that He was there with Moses. Moses is now known for his persistence. David is known for his daring faith. The entire army of Israel was afraid of the giant Goliath; they had given up. He could have followed their example. But he trusted in the Lord, and God made him victorious. Jonah is remembered for his reluctant obedience, but God rescued him, turned his hopelessness into obedience to Him, and an entire city received God’s mercy.

When difficulties come, it is easy to give up. When we face illness or death in life, it’s hard not to get discouraged. As we serve in various positions in God’s ministry or in any business, it’s easy to be overwhelmed sometimes due to lack of success, lack of resources, or lack of support. We often reach to a point of despair. Has anything like this happened to you? We feel it’s time to give up, just like the disciples who tell Christ that they had caught nothing.

If discouragement ever comes to our path, let’s know that we have Christ on our side to help us through.

Prayer: Father, thank you for the example of your Word to see individuals who had to face trying times, but who recognized that you were near to them.