Don’t Give Up When You Fail

Moses had a lot of excuses as to why he wasn’t good enough to fulfill God’s calling. He was slow to speak, he didn’t know what to say, the people probably wouldn’t listen to him, and there had to be someone better. God told him to go anyway and tell the Pharoah to let God’s people go. He finally obeyed and the Pharoah said no. Over and over again! Then when Pharoah finally agreed, the Israelites found themselves standing in front of the Red Sea with an army coming up behind them trying to capture them. The people are crying, certain they’re going to die, and I’m sure Moses considers himself a complete failure.
Then God did the greatest miracle of all time—a miracle that 3,000 years later would still be talked about. A miracle even non-Christians know about! But do you know God wouldn’t have done this miracle if Moses hadn’t failed?

Because He wouldn’t have needed to.

If Pharaoh had just let the people go the first time, there would be no need for a miracle.
Moses had to fail, according to the world’s description of failure, for God’s true glory to be displayed.
Sometimes the Lord calls you to something but that doesn’t mean it is going to be successful – at least in your own eyes. He has a plan, and it is good. What He’s going to do in the end will be worth all these failures.

Don’t Give Up.

Have you ever felt like someone was coming against you? Those three simple words are for you. Don’t give up. The Lord has a plan and a purpose for your life. He is working all things together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose. You might not understand. It might be difficult. People might come against you. It might feel like everyone is blaming you. It might feel like you have failed. Keep trusting God and wait because God is using your trial for something amazing.