Step 7 – NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!
“Have I not command you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
“When in faith we take hold of His strength, He will change, wonderfully change, the most hopeless, discouraging outlook. He will do this for the glory of His name. God calls upon His faithful ones, who believe in Him, to talk courage to those who are unbelieving and hopeless” (ChS 234).
“There can be no true prayer without true faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please him” (Hebrews 11:6). Prayer and faith are the arms by which the soul hangs upon the neck of infinite love, and grasps the hand of infinite power” (TDG 315).
“Speak and act in harmony with your prayers. It will make an infinite difference with you whether trial shall prove your faith to be genuine, or show that your prayers are only a form” (COL 146).
“If you want faith, talk faith; talk hopefully, cheerfully” (1T 699).
“Every failure on the part of the children of God is due to their lack of faith” (PP 657).
“Take the word of Christ as your assurance. Has He not invited you to come unto Him? Never allow yourself to talk in a hopeless, discouraged way. If you do you will lose much. By looking at appearances and complaining when difficulties and pressure come, you give evidence of a sickly, enfeebled faith. Talk and act as if your faith was invincible. The Lord is rich in resources; He owns the world. Look heavenward in faith. Look to Him who has light and power and efficiency” (COL 146).
“A deep sense of our need, and a great desire for the things for which we ask, must characterize our prayers, else they will not be heard. But we are not to become weary, and cease our petitions because the answer is not immediately received. “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12). The violence here meant is a holy earnestness, such as Jacob manifested” (YRP 27)
“Go forward, the Lord says; I will send you help. It is for My name’s glory that you ask, and you shall receive. I will be honored before those who are watching for your failure. They shall see My word triumph gloriously. ‘All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.’ Matthew 21:22” (COL 173).
HAVE FAITH IN GOD. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR DOUBT AND DISBELIEF IN THIS WORK. KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON JESUS!
As we conclude the H.O.P.E NOW 40-day journey, let’s remember that our faith in God is our greatest strength. Let’s continue to hold fast to His promises, never giving up, but pressing on with unwavering faith. May our hearts be filled with courage and hope as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith.
