🏳️ Why You Shouldn’t Just Give Up
Your Breakthrough Might Be Just One Step Away
Have you ever felt like giving up?
We’ve all been there—tired, frustrated, and ready to throw in the towel. Maybe it’s in your career, your relationships, or your spiritual journey. But what if I told you that your victory could be just one step away? That’s exactly what we learn from the story of King Joash in the Bible.
When King Joash went to Prophet Elisha for help, Elisha gave him a simple command: strike the ground with arrows. It wasn’t a difficult task, but King Joash struck the ground only three times and then stopped. What he didn’t realize was that his lack of persistence would cost him. Elisha became angry and told the king:
“You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck Syria until you had destroyed it.” (2 Kings 13:18-19, NLT)
Have you ever stopped short of what God asked you to do?
Maybe you prayed a couple of times and didn’t see results, so you stopped. Or you tried serving in ministry for a while, but then quit when it got hard. Sometimes, the greatest danger we face is not that we won’t start something, but that we’ll give up too soon.
If King Joash had struck the ground a few more times, he would have seen total victory. Instead, he settled for partial deliverance. This story is a reminder for us today: Don’t stop short! Keep going even when it’s tough. Keep striking the ground even when it feels pointless.
What areas of your life are you tempted to give up on?
Whether it’s a strained relationship, a challenging project at work, or a spiritual battle, God is urging you to keep going. You never know which prayer, which act of obedience, or which effort will lead to the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
So, pick up your arrows of faith again. Strike the ground a few more times. God sees your persistence, and He honors it!
Action Step:
This week, identify one area in your life where you’ve been tempted to give up. Commit to praying and taking one more step of faith in that area—whether it’s a phone call, a kind gesture, or a renewed effort. Don’t let discouragement make you stop short. Your breakthrough might be just one more step away!
Share this article with someone on the verge of giving up too soon. Help someone else as you help yourself.
Good word!! Thanks Mike