When You’re Tempted to Quit on God’s Dream, Keep Going By Rick Warren
“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.”Hebrews 11:7 (NIV)
You must not refuse to give up on the dream God gives you. Keep going, whether you feel like it or not. Don’t quit in the middle—sustain it for the long haul. It’s the middle of your life—not the beginning or the end—that determines whether you’ll finish successfully or not.
Society tells us, “Live for today; if it feels good, do it.” Nothing in our culture teaches us to think ahead. Planning ahead is rare. Thinking 10 years ahead? That’s revolutionary.
Here’s the truth: Everything takes longer than you think it will. That’s why, if you want to be in a different place 10 years from now, you have to start today. Right now. Because everything takes longer than you expect.
Noah understood this. He worked for 120 years on the ark. He likely faced loneliness, fatigue, and discouragement, but he kept going. You’ll face similar challenges pursuing the dream God gives you.
The reason Noah endured was his faith. The Bible says, “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith” (Hebrews 11:7 NIV).
For 42,001 days, Noah focused on one goal: fulfilling his destiny. He stayed faithful to God’s plan, even when it felt repetitive, lonely, or hard.
Maybe you feel like giving up. Life is tough, but God’s message to you today is this: “Don’t quit.” He is in control, and the final chapter of your life hasn’t been read yet—though God has already written it. Don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9 reminds us: “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (NLT).
The key phrase is “at just the right time.” Success takes time, patience, and faith.
The ark is a symbol of salvation. Just as Noah’s family was saved in the ark, we are saved by being in Christ. Grace is first mentioned in Noah’s story. Faith in God’s grace—not our works—is the way to salvation.
The Bible says, “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV). Be one of those people. Stay faithful and fulfill your God-given destiny.
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