Keep on Fighting the Good Fight

Obstructions can be an invitation to fight or a summons to admit failure. Inherent in human nature is the tendency to struggle to pursue what appears unattainable. Struggling against obstacles tests the strength of our character to succeed. Successfully fighting obstacles hinges on resilience and endurance.

 

          Fear and discouragement often converge to defeat faith in oneself and block the pathway to success. Discouragement is to be expected when continuous obstacles challenge the will to reach an objective. Fear and embarrassment of failure can be replaced by determination to fight the good fight of faith and do what is right.

           After Jacob settled in at his uncle Laban’s house, he soon discovered he had met his match in the game of manipulation and deception. He was challenged consistently by his uncle’s attempts to keep him off balance. God had begun His work of redemption in Jacob, so he felt compelled to trust God as if it were his only option.