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Unmovable and Steadfast

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58

Ninety-nine percent of all failure involves quitting too soon! Listen to this paraphrased excerpt from John Wesley’s journal: “May 5th: AM: preached in St. Ann’s; was asked not to come back. PM: preached at St. John’s; Deacons said, ‘Get out and stay out.’ May 12th AM: preached at St. Jude’s; can’t go back there. PM: preached at St. George’s; kicked out again. May 19th AM: preached at St. Andrew’s; Elders called special meeting and said not to return. PM: preached on the street and was run off. May 26th AM: preached in a field; got chased by a bull that was set loose. June 2nd AM: preached at the edge of town; police moved me. PM: preached in a pasture and 10,000 people came!” Listen: “be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” What if Wesley had given up? What would have become of the multitudes that were told about Jesus Christ? Don Owens says, “People fail because they believe that if at first you don’t succeed 'try something else!’” No, failure’s a sure thing for those who follow that advice! Visions are fulfilled because visionaries refuse to quit. They never let disappointment get the upper hand. Adversity just spurs them on to greater efforts. Nobody faced greater challenges than Paul, yet he wrote: “These troubles won’t last "this short time of distress will result in God’s richest blessing” (2 Corinthians 4:17). So hang in there! Often the last key on the ring is the one that opens the door!

Prayer
Heavenly Father – help me be unmovable in my faith in you and your Word, and help me be faithful and steadfast in doing your will. In Jesus’ Name, Amen