Day 129 – Never Give Up!
Today’s Reading: Job 21 – 25
“But He knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold;” Job 23:10.
Thinking back to my childhood, I fondly remember the story of “The Little Engine that Could.” I remember constantly telling myself, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. My mom must have read that story to me over and over again.
As soon as I realized that I really COULD do something as long as Christ was with me in it, I knew that nothing could hold me back.
When God tests us, and He will, it isn’t a test to see us fail, it is a test to strengthen our Faith.
James 1:2-4 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
Job was going through these same tests for sure. These happened to be initiated by Satan, but God was watching the entire time, making sure Job was safe and trusting that Job would come forth as Faithful.
Sometimes I feel like Job, like my entire life has been filled with test after test. Yet God has never given up on me and through these trials my Faith has been strengthened.
Last night, as I was watching one of my favorite movies, Steel Magnolias, I noticed how Shelby’s mom had to endure the many trials her daughter went through. She had to watch as her daughter chose the life of a child over her own life. And as a mom, I know how she feels, I hurt more for my children than myself, but I know God will work all things out.
Through every trial and every test, my own mom looks at me with eyes of adoration and encouragement, and what I think looks like tarnished brass she sees as gold. No fire is too hot or mountain to high for me to conquer because my mom has reassured me with “God’s got big plans for you.”
Thank you to all MOMS who encourage their children in the faith. You may not see the fruit now, but as you plant the seed, the Holy Spirit will water it, and God will make it grow. In the end with your encouragement your Child will come forth as Gold!
Running 2 Fly 