What Would Make You Quit

satan will stop short of nothing to get another of God’s Men. he will not play by the rules, he will lie, he will cheat. And if he can trip up, discourage, run off one of God’s Men, he gets a double thrill - he gets the minister and those who he might influence. I want you to know, the time will come when each of us will quit - the question is when and what will cause it. It may be discouragement, disease, or death but something will still your preaching voice. And you need to know, as much as we strive to encourage guys to stay with it, it is not a sin to not preach. We need excellent shepherds, understanding brothers, and supportive members. But please, don’t quit too soon. satan will use whatever he can. It may be a difficult leadership he will use to distract and discourage you, it may a deep hurt that makes it seem impossible to go forward, it may be a lack of confidence, a feeling of inadequacy, a guilt that you carry, an individual who spreads falsities that affect your influence, a sin your can’t seem to get around, a loss that leaves you empty, a disappointment that you can’t let go of, a thorn in flesh - or a combination any of the above. I hope you will remember that satan will buffet you in any way he can. Remember, you have those of us who love you and are thankful for you and want to encourage you in every way possible. Remember for every enemy of the cross there are friends. Remember the work you do is important. Remember, He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world, I John 4:4. Go, do, bless. Remember you are loved and you are valuable.