Daily Word: Don't Quit

Proverbs 23:19-21 says: Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way. Be not among winebibbers, or among gluttonous eaters of meat; for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags. (RSV) These verses provide guidance that can lead to abundance or poverty. We are to hear the words of wisdom and apply them to our lives. Whereas drunkenness will lead to poverty, wisdom will enable you to be successful in the way. We are to be thankful to God that He has given us the ability to understand His wisdom and the free will and ability to practice it in our lives.

Recently, my wife and I went through some very deep waters financially. We were at a point where in the natural things looked hopeless. However, we did not quit. We continued to press forward with the words of wisdom from Scripture. After a while, there was a breakthrough, a big one. One day we remarked about how wonderful it was that God had brought us all the new business and success. Then we considered what happened again. God would not interfere with the free will of others to do business with us, but He would give us the ability, drive, and desire to be a success. Therefore, instead of thanking God for the new business, we thanked Him for giving us minds and bodies to follow His words of wisdom. We thanked Him that He made us with a will that chose not to give up. Our thankfulness to God did not change; however, what we thanked Him for did. We gave Him greater glory for making us in His image that would not accept defeat.

Today, regardless of where you are on your journey, thank God for His making you in His image. If you find yourself in difficulty, don't quit. If your life is smooth, thank Him for His wisdom that has guided you. The main point is to be thankful to God for your life and your next breath.