“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up”
– Galatians 6:9
 If you and I sat down over coffee and you asked me about the coolest thing I’ve ever done, I would probably tell you that besides marrying Hannah, the answer was catching a nearly 300 pound shark at the age of twelve! When I was a kid, I practically lived on a boat, especially in the summer. Since my Dad loves to fish, we would go out all the time to catch different things, and sometimes we would even take part in tournaments.
One day, I brought my best friend along, and we set sail into the deep blue to do what we always did; however, I had no idea that this particular outing would end in triumph for me. After feeling a huge bite on my pole, I ran to it and began wrestling what I could tell was a massive creature. As it got closer, we determined that it was a thresher shark. Though he was fighting really hard, the fact that my dad and best friend were watching made me all the more determined to conquer. It was “do or die,” and while it took two and half hours of sheer strength and struggle to finally get him in the boat, the sense of accomplishment I felt at that moment would stay with me forever. Friend, though you may be struggling with something bigger and stronger than you ever thought possible, I urge you to fight hard and not give up! Through Christ who strengthens you, anything is possible, and though all the voices around you tell you to surrender, your Savior beckons you to give it all you’ve got. You are more than a conqueror in Him, and He will multiply your efforts and see your good work to completion as long as you persevere until completion! |
Prayer
Jesus, help me to persevere in my present obstacle until I taste victory.
Reflection
What challenges are you wrestling with today?
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