Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

John Piper once said, “God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.” We often don’t see the full picture, but God is always at work.

3. “If We Don’t Give Up” — The Power of Perseverance

Finally, Paul encourages us to persevere: “if we don’t give up.” This is perhaps the hardest part of the verse, because it acknowledges that we may be tempted to quit. Perseverance is a mark of true faith, and it is through perseverance that we see the fulfilment of God’s promises.

The phrase “don’t give up” comes from the Greek word ekluo, which means to loosen or relax. Paul is telling the Galatians not to loosen their grip on their faith, not to relax their efforts. In a world filled with distractions and discouragement, it’s easy to let go of our commitment. But Paul calls us to hold fast and keep pressing forward.

There will be times when you feel like giving up—on your faith, on your calling, on your relationships. But God promises that if we don’t give up, we will see the harvest. The key is to remain steadfast, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

James 1:12 (NLT): “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

Perseverance leads to blessing. When we endure trials and temptations, God rewards our faithfulness.

Consider a marathon runner. The race is long, and there are times when the runner feels like quitting. But they press on, knowing that the finish line is ahead. When they finally cross the finish line, the joy of completing the race makes all the effort worth it. In the same way, the trials we face now will one day be eclipsed by the joy of God’s eternal reward.

As Charles Spurgeon once said, “By perseverance, the snail reached the ark.” Even slow, steady progress in our faith will lead us to the fulfilment of God’s promises.

Conclusion: Perseverance in the Christian Life

As we close, I want to remind you of Paul’s message in Galatians 6:9: “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.” This is a promise from God. He sees your efforts, He knows your struggles, and He is faithful to bring about the harvest in His perfect timing.

We are called to:

Stay consistent in doing good, even when it’s hard.

Trust in God’s timing, knowing that He is always at work.

Persevere, holding on to the promises of God, even when we feel like giving up.

Call to Action: Keep Going in Faith

I want to encourage you today—if you’re weary, if you’ve been serving, praying, and doing good but feel like giving up—don’t lose heart! God is with you, and He has a harvest of blessing in store. Keep pressing forward, trusting that at just the right time, His promises will be fulfilled in your life.

Invitation for Those Who Don’t Know Jesus

And for those of you who may not yet know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, let me extend this invitation to you: Jesus gave His life so that you could have eternal life. He endured the cross, persevering through pain and suffering, so that you could be forgiven and made new. Today, He invites you to come to Him, to receive His love and grace, and to begin a journey of faith that will lead to eternal joy. Don’t delay—come to Jesus today, and experience the abundant life He promises.