BE DETERMINED

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Many people have great dreams and good intentions but don't lack the determination to really accomplish things for the Lord. They sometimes get all enthusiastic but the minute they run into an obstacle they are ready to quit. I remember when Hurricane Katrina blew through our area I watched large Oak trees being twisted and blown around like willows. It was awesome (and quiet scary) to see God's power in the Hurricane. Many times that day I was sure that those old oaks could not possibly stand the punishment of those 100 mile per hour winds. I was wrong. I see those same old oak trees several times each week still standing in the same spot they were in that day. They were steadfast and unmovable.
When God leads us to do something we need to plant our feet firmly as the roots of those old oaks and be determined to fulfill the purpose of God. The punishment that comes will only strengthen us and make us stronger. If we are to increase our faith then we must have determination. That determination should be based in faith in an all powerful God. If he can not fail, then we can not fail when we are doing His will.