“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due time we shall reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).
Life’s challenges call for persistence and tenacity that pursue excellence and continue doing the things that God has recommended, especially when the circumstances scream for us to concede.
Isaiah tells us that the Creator of the ends of the earth effortlessly displays some admirable qualities. He never grows tired or weary, and there are no limits to his understanding. He also unselfishly provides strength to the weary and recharges the batteries of those who run out of power (Isaiah 40:28-29).
The service station for this upgrade is called Patience. “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” (Isaiah 40:31).
Failure, though often perceived as a source of discouragement, can serve as a catalyst for perseverance. In this context, Thomas Edison’s “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” stands as a powerful perspective about adversity and shows what an adjustment of attitude can do in the face of seeming impossibility.
Paul, in acknowledging life realities, said, “Despite all these things, we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:37-39).
Our greatest temptation is to give up when success unknowingly awaits just one more attempt. If you think that you have exhausted all possibilities, you haven’t. The ramp that exits the realm of known possibilities is the entrance to the highway of new opportunities.
The bible is fraught with stories of individuals who were tested to their absolute limit. They could have easily given up, but discovered new levels of faith in God that contributed some more inspiring chapters to their triumphant testimonies.
We must keep going - persevere in the face of the doubts and unpredictability of 2026, knowing that we are never alone, for Jesus has promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Romans 13:5).
With mountains on either side, the Red Sea ahead, and the Egyptian army closing in behind them, Moses, leading two million grumbling Israelites in their quest for freedom, cried out to the Lord for help. God’s reply was: “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward” (Exodus 14:15).
Let’s keep the faith going in 2026. Prayers are still being answered, love never fails, and the Holy Spirit is faithfully leading God’s flock. When you have done all that you can, just stand.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, being continually aware that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58).
