HANGING TOUGH

HANGING TOUGH!

Isa 40:29-31

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the Lord  shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

           Hanging tough! It’s a modern term with a very old history. In every age there have been those who have endured great trials and strength sapping struggles. The temptation is to yield to the pressure and walk away with a participant’s trophy but those who hang tough sometimes win!

           We win when we know who we are! As a blood-bought child of God I am already on the winning side. The final chapter is not yet finished although it may be being written now. At the end of the struggle I shall stand in robes washed white and embrace my Savior on streets of gold!

           We win when we know our enemy! He is formidable but his defeat has already been recorded. His destiny is sure as if it had already happened. Soon Jesus shall crush all his enemies under his feet (1 Cor. 15:25).

           We win when we don’t quit! Victory comes to those who stubbornly persevere. The hammer blows of great effort may require one final blow so just keep hammering.

Gal 6:9

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Dear Lord, let me hang tough through struggle and trial. AMEN