There is no use saying we're doing our best. We must succeed at doing what is necessary

We Must Succeed!

Winston Churchill said. "There is no use saying we're doing our best. We must succeed at doing what is necessary." His determined philosophy united Great Britain and produced a victory against incredible odds.

We need a huge dose of that kind of positive commitment in the Lord's service. We are in a very real war (Eph. 6:12), and our enemy is far more forceful than the dreaded Nazi army (2 Peter 5:8).  We can not be content to say "we're doing the best we can". As Churchill said, we must succeed - and we can, with the help of our Lord (Phil. 4:13).

As significant new challenges unfold before us, let us commit ourselves to greater efforts for God. Begin with yourself, as you strive for more purity of life. Study more diligently. Pray more fervently. Work more earnestly. Then let your commitment spread its influence to others around you - to your family, to your brethren, and to those in the world.

There are many battles to be fought. Most of them are the quiet, personal ones of our every day lives. Each of them is urgently important. We must succeed!

"We're doing the best we can" is really a "cop out". It never makes things any better. And, even more importantly, it shows a distinct lack or faith in God.

Many new tests await us.  How will you answer?  Think!

- by Greg Gwin