Notes of Faith April 11, 2025

Weariness

I know your works, your labor…. [You] have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary.

Revelation 2:2-3

Have you ever served God to the point of exhaustion? The Lord Jesus did. In John 4, Jesus was “wearied from His journey” (verse 6). In Mark 4, Jesus was so tired He slept during a storm at sea. In Mark 6:31, He suggested that He and His disciples find a quiet place away from the crowds to rest.

Even Jesus grew weary in the work. But He never grew weary of the work—and there’s a big difference between the two. Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (NIV).

The church at Ephesus spread the Word of God throughout Asia so that people everywhere heard about Christ because of this dynamic congregation. They persevered in their works and in their labor. Don’t be afraid of encountering some fatigue in whatever work God assigns you. But if you have become weary of the work, ask God to renew your vision and your strength today.

God renews your hope with His comfort. That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. God renews your spirit despite your physical troubles.

V. Gilbert Beers

I am not different from many of my workers for Christ. I have wanted to quit often. Satan’s attacks bring discouragement, anger, pain, and suffering. God has always provided His grace, love, and encouragement through His Word and His children that have come along side me to continue the work God has given me.

Do you need renewed strength from God? Just ask and He will provide.

This is one of my favorite promises from God…

Isa 40:31

31 Yet those who wait for the Lord

Will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.

I am able to do much more than I think I can when it comes to working for my Lord and Savior.

Pastor Dale