Proverbs 22-24, 2 Corinthians 8 Key Verse: Proverbs 24:10
He was a paunchy, stem-looking, cigar-chewing Englishman, an unlikely candidate to stand
against the tyranny of Nazism. But Winston Churchill will be forever remembered for his
motivational one-liner: “Never give up!”
That’s good advice for the Christian. Our verse for today counsels us, “If you falter in times of
trouble, how small is your strength!” Translation: never give up.
Let’s face it. Anybody can have strong faith, when not being tested.
It’s when the storms of life come, when the report from the doctor is not good, when the voice on
the other end of the line bears tragic news, that we need strong faith in God. That’s not a given.
In fact; it’s not even likely, unless we are convinced of God’s righteous character in the good
times of life. It’s the knowledge of who God is and how He works in our behalf that gives us
strength in the day of adversity.
What has God put on your plate today? Is something too difficult to bear? Is it some
unexplainable disaster? Is life getting tougher for you instead of sweeter? If so, remember the
paunchy Englishman. Better still, remember the advice of King Solomon: “Don’t give up when
tough times come. God will help you through them. Trust Him.
You 11 see brighter days if you never give up.”
“Lord, help me to face the difficulties of life with Your grace. Help me to hang in there
when, others hang it up. Give me the courage to do my best and look beyond the difficulty
of today to the victory of tomorrow. ”
Woodrow Kroll & Tony Beckett
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