2 Thessalonians 3:13

WITHOUT WEARINESS

‘But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.’

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Who is there that has ever done work for Christ who has not felt the importance of this precept?

I. Causes of weariness.—They are not a few.

(a) Weariness from anxiety.

(b) Weariness from over-work.

(c) Weariness from apparent failure.

II. Remedies for weariness.—Granting these causes, what are the remedies?

(a) A deeper trust. It is God Who has called you to work for Him, and He will enable. ‘Cast thy [anxiety] upon the Lord and He will sustain thee.’

(b) Make time for meditation. In the midst of the bustle hear the Master calling, ‘Come ye apart and rest awhile.’ The work will not suffer; and you will be strengthened.

(c) Realise your calling. The work is the Master’s, and in His good time He will grant you success.