Persevere

 

This is not the view you want on a construction site, but for over a month there has been nothing but rain, rain, rain at our church. The hole was dug to prepare the foundation and the rains began. What looks like lake front property is actually the foundation work where the new building will be attached to an existing one that is scheduled to be remodeled as a part of the project.

Every day the man comes out and every day he runs a pump that pulls the water up and out of the hole. Then the next deluge comes, and he does it again. When the weather breaks, he will be ready. I respect and admire his work ethic and his integrity. He shows up everyday and does what he can to keep us heading in the right direction, in spite of the weather.

Sometimes we can feel that our lives are caught in a similar situation. We can feel we show up every day. We do the work. But the next day the hole fills with water once again and we fear we are back to square one.

The Bible teaches over and over again to persevere. Though this is easier said than done, it is always worth the work. James tells us that “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” If we keep showing up and pumping water, eventually the sun will return and we will move forward once again.

Peace.