Watching Joash try really long and hard to get the toy reminds me of the value of not giving up achieving worthy goals. (He took 8 min to accomplish what you see in the video. I edited out most of it or else you'll be bored before you finish the clip!) Through it all, even if we do not ultimately get what we want, we are strengthened in the process, just as Joash's arm muscles were exercised and made stronger though he did not grasp the toy in his hands in the end. It prepares us for even greater things in the future. This reminds me of these portions of scripture:
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
As Christians, we should not give up on our spiritual journey and responsibilities. Even more so since we know that our reward is guaranteed. Neither should we give up on reaching out to our non-believing friends as we know the dire consequences of not knowing Jesus. I must admit that when I see my family and friends who are so closed to the gospel, I am heart-broken and feel like giving up even talking about God to them. However, God never fails to call me to pray for their salvation and await the day they open their hearts to the wondrous joy of being with God. I am still praying...
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
As Christians, we should not give up on our spiritual journey and responsibilities. Even more so since we know that our reward is guaranteed. Neither should we give up on reaching out to our non-believing friends as we know the dire consequences of not knowing Jesus. I must admit that when I see my family and friends who are so closed to the gospel, I am heart-broken and feel like giving up even talking about God to them. However, God never fails to call me to pray for their salvation and await the day they open their hearts to the wondrous joy of being with God. I am still praying...
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