Don't give up now!

 Children of God, You must understand that you are not to give up! How can a farmer harvest great fruits and vegetables if he stops planting seeds, doesn't nurture the plants, or doesn't reap? Just like the farmer we have to endure until we are where God needs us to be. We must allow God to plant seeds (His word) in us for growth, we must allow Him to nurture us, in order to be exactly who we need to be. Don't give up on God when you are so close, or you may not be able to reap the great blessings in store for you! 

Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." 

You can apply this significant scripture to any circumstance God has led you to, or is trying to lead you to. Do not be afraid of what could happen, because he will always be on your side to protect you. When Elijah was confronted by 3 kings and 150 men at separate times God destroyed them all because Elijah was faithful and obedient. Ask your self, are you faithful and obedient to the Lord? Things might be tough now, may seem impossible to do, may be too much to handle, but GOD has made you more than a conqueror. Do not expect to know the answers from the test if you never took it. In other words don't expect to grow if you've never been through anything.  If you trust the Lord you would not be frightened by what the storm looks like.  The Lord is in control of the winds and the rain. In order to become greater you must complete your test. Actually, you should rejoice when you are tested because you know that testing of faith produces endurance. Endure until your testing is over (James 1:4). If you need wisdom, ask the Lord and you shall receive it because he is generous. Do not doubt yourself, or your situation because then you are doubting God. When you doubt Him you lose your chances of receiving what you asked for. Know that you are again, More than a conqueror. Encourage yourself and trust Him. James 1:12 also states ,

 "Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him."

 Let this be your encouragement to persevere and be strong! Trust in the Lord and be guided by his wisdom. He is our refuge. He is the maker of the heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- He remains faithful forever. God bless!