Never doubt God, never give up, start again

THE 2017 Ordinary Level results are out and congratulations to some pupils who passed. To those who did not make it the message is, do not lose heart. I have written this article with you in mind and every other person who is facing a setback.

Ever been in situations that really challenge your faith in life? I have been; several times. However, one thing I chose to do in my life is to never give up and to never doubt God. Today I have one good word for you, don’t be a quitter! Discover the priceless power of being a fighter in life and the heart to stand on God’s Word. Never doubt God!

“Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a drought. And Simon answering said unto him, Master we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both ships, so that they began to sink,” Luke 5:4-7.

This is a remarkable story of how Simon Peter and his friends experienced a miraculous catch of fish. It was so abundant such that their ship and that of partners they had called began to sink.

In this year of a double portion, God has surprises for you. He will astonish you with how he will bless your family, children, finances, health and all key areas of your life. But here is the key, fight not to doubt God.

Here is where the story began; Jesus had a crowd around him and wanted to preach to them. They pressed so hard and he was near a sea shore. He then asked for Peter to give him his boat to use as a preaching platform, and the people would not press him. Peter said Okay. Friend hear me clearly, when God asks something from you, don’t deny him or give him an excuse.

If you do, you will be closing your doors and opportunities of great blessings. Never deny God — whatever he asks you. As you keep serving him, I assure you, you will one day bump into your door. You will encounter your miracle, definitely.

After he had used his ship, Jesus then said to Peter, Launch your nets into the deep. Peter a professional fisherman told him how they had toiled all night but caught absolutely nothing. He also knew fishing was not done during the day or right in the deep waters. But he chose to obey him and took him at his word.

The bible said he had toiled all night and suffered much loss but at Jesus’ word he said I will do it again. No-matter how many times you have failed it’s time to shake yourself and do it again.

Another problem that causes many people to give up and be quitters in life is what they hear. Don’t hear negative and fearful things. You sit down and they begin to tell you, ‘O, even that aunt from Filabusi, uncle from Hurungwe, and another one from Shangani have all gathered for a serious meeting that will affect our lives. By the end of it all, nothing but fear grips your heart and you give up on whatever good thing you wanted to do and you begin to doubt God. If you want to run a supermarket rather go and talk to a successful manager at OK or TM, rather than to waste time with someone struggling to manage their own personal finances and projects.

What you will be told by that person will cause you to abort your vision. Friend, no-matter what you hear at work or anywhere else, don’t be a quitter.

Peter at Jesus word obeyed and caught a great lifetime catch in his entire life and business. If you just obey you will experience a great blessing of God in your life. However, don’t be enticed by the enemy into perverse ‘ blessings’ which are temporary and will cause you pain tomorrow and even get you in trouble with the police.

Stand on the word of God. Some of you even buy stolen things and say “God has blessed me”, No, no, that’s not a blessing. Don’t do it. Somebody will be crying over what will be stolen from him/ her. Avoid shortcuts in life. Backdoor is not blessing. Blessing is blessing.

It could be in your marriage; don’t be a quitter.

The word of God exhorts families and marriages to stay united and one, in joy and happiness. It’s the small things that can bring happiness in your marriage.

A single rose as a gift to your wife can bring so much joy you never imagined. Fight for peace in your family. Friend, fight and never ever give up.

Peter caught a great catch because despite toiling all night and catching nothing, he refused to give up. He told himself, one more time, let me do it; let me go for it. You could have been hoping for something but had begun to reason and think that it’s impossible and unattainable?

I have a word for you, one more time go back at it again. Start again. Friend, never ever give up in life and of all things, don’t be a quitter! For with God all things are possible, Mark 10:27.