"Taking The Next Step"

I like this devotional thought by Oswald Chambers --

     "The thing that really testifies for God, and for the people of God, in the long run is steady perseverance---even when the work cannot be seen by others.  And the only way to live an undefeated life is to live looking unto God.  Ask God to keep the eyes of your spirit open to the risen Christ, and it will be impossible for drudgery to discourage you."

What a challenging quote!  We must persevere and press on!  It really doesn't matter what others think or see -- it is our Master that we are endeavoring to please.  So "let us run with patience the race that is set before us; looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith: who for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."  Such wonderful words from the 12th Chapter of Hebrews.
And when I think of looking unto Jesus, I think of the beautiful hymn by C. F. Weigle -- "Living  For Jesus".
     "Living for Jesus, oh, what peace!  Rivers of pleasure never cease.
Trials may come, yet, I'll not fear.  Living for Jesus--He is near.
      Living for Jesus, oh, what rest!  Pleasing my Saviour, I am blest.
Only to live for Him alone--Doing His will till life is done.

      Living for Jesus, everywhere.  All of my burdens He doth bear.
Friends may forsake me; He'll be true.  Trusting in Him, He'll guide me through.
      Living for Jesus, till at last into His glory I have passed;
There to behold Him on His throne--Hear from His lips, "My child, well done!"

Let's Keep Taking the Next Step!!