Striving for More

Why do you want more? Do you need that? Don't you have enough? We have all heard these questions, one time or the other.

Hannah, when she had all her husband's love but no child. Ruth, when she had a chance for a fresh start with her people but no blessing. Jabez, who had a normal life but wanted a blessing. Jacob, who had God's favor but badly wanted a blessing from the LORD that he wrestled all night for it. Tamar, who even after being widowed several times longed to bear Judah's descendant. 

All these honorable people could have easily been satisfied with what they had but couldn't because a righteous part of them yearned for more. They believed there was a portion of blessing that belonged to them, and they chose, by faith, to insist on receiving it.

When you do not give up hoping, striving and fighting to get that which you believe belongs to you, you will overcome the circumstances that hinder you. Each of the above examples were richly rewarded because of their faith and strategic righteousness.

When God has a special plan for you, you will never settle until you live in it. So do not give up striving for what you long for, there is a reason as to why you, and not someone else, longs for it.