Perhaps you have heard this story about a boy, a bicycle, and a steep hill. The boy was attempting to pedal uphill, against the wind, and found that it was very difficult! He was considering just giving up and quitting, when along came a trolley car going up the same hill in the same direction! The boy suddenly had a wonderful inspiration -- the car was not going too fast for him to get behind it and with one hand lay hold of the bar at the back! And then, of course, he went up the hill as easily as a bird on wing!!
Sometimes I'm afraid we are tempted to feel like that boy. Perhaps, today, you find yourself pedaling up a steep hill against all kinds of difficulties, temptations and trials, with the enemy of your soul needling you to give up, turn around and go back down the hill. But don't listen to the devil! God's Word tells us to resist the devil and he will flee from us! We should Never be discouraged -- we can take it to the Lord in prayer -- He has never lost a battle -- He has promised His grace would always be sufficient for our every need and Nothing is impossible with Him! Praise the Lord!!
And if you feel like you still need a little extra grace and strength, read the 4th chapter of the wonderful book of Philippians. It is packed full of wonderful, victorious verses; and don't forget verse 13: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
"Stay firm. He hath not failed thee in all the past,
And will He go and leave thee to sink at least?
Nay! He said He will hide thee beneath His wing;
And sweetly there in safety thou mayest sing."
--Unknown
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