October 23

Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey — Num 21:4 BSB

There are many discouraged people in the world. They’ve lost heart, and life becomes difficult when hope is gone.

Everyone faces hardships, disappointments, and enemies along the way. We get close to achieving something great, only to see our hopes dashed. It’s no wonder people become discouraged when they focus only on their immediate circumstances.

But as Christians, we have no reason to be discouraged. The path may be hard, but it is God’s path, and He is leading us. The road leads to heaven, and any hardships are worth enduring to reach the glory that awaits us there.