Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him (Hebrews 10:38)
There are many people who begin their journey with God, with zeal, but don’t continue with the same zeal. When they get born again, learn the things of Spirit and learn the lessons of faith and act on them, they get instant results because of God’s baby-favors and they love it. But, as they grow in Christ, God expects them to grow, to learn to fight their fight of faith, to overcome challenges and to think beyond themselves and be a kingdom-minded person; that’s when some folks withdraw from God. The same God whom they loved, now is no more interesting to them, God doesn’t rejoice in such people and hence, the devil gets an open chance in the lives of such people.
Some people always want to run away from the works committed to their hands in the kingdom, they just want to enjoy the good things that come as a package with the Gospel, but sadly they don’t want to stand for the Gospel; however they forget, this Gospel is the only secret to promotion and greatness. Jesus said, “And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.” (Mathew 19:29-30)
No one who walked with God since the Bible days till today has ever been broke or sick or cast down. The times of challenges and tribulations are tests, and you must stand as a worthy child in those times, so that He may grant you the inheritance which was meant for you. Don’t miss the mark. Do not withdraw!
Confession:
I refuse to withdraw. I stand as a worthy son of my Father. I study the Word and am guided by the Word of God alone, which reveals to me the mind of God, and His plans for my life. I fulfill God’s plan in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
