Overcoming Isn't Optional

A lot of what I do is encourage men.

That makes sense, because a lot of men are discouraged.

Many of them find themselves quietly thinking about giving up or quitting.

There’s lots of ways I seek to encourage men, but here’s something we all need to remember more:

Overcoming is a dominant theme in the Bible.

Facing trouble and seeking to overcome isn’t abnormal.

It’s not a sign you’re failing.

It’s part of living faithfully in a fallen world.

We see it over and over in Scripture.

-Abraham overcomes uncertainty.
-Moses overcomes inadequacy.
-David overcomes opposition.
-Daniel overcomes persecution.
-Paul overcomes suffering.

And Jesus—our ultimate example—overcomes sin, death, and the world itself.

Nothing in the Bible suggests things will be easy.

No, it tells us we must be ready to endure, persevere, and overcome.

So if things are hard right now—if you’re tired, discouraged, or at a low point—that does not mean you should quit.

It means you’re in familiar territory.

We see this pattern in culture, too.

Just this week quarterback Fernando Mendoza—once a two-star recruit, overlooked and rejected—refused to quit.

He kept working, kept showing up, and kept overcoming… ultimately leading his team to a national championship.

It’s also worth remembering…

Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion.

It took decades of dedicated, persistent, sacrificial effort for that ruling to be overcome.

The pattern is consistent:

Hard seasons don’t disqualify you. They prepare you.

So if things are hard for you right now, don’t quit.

Overcoming is something we all must do.

And God specializes in forming men through it.

“…in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Rom. 8:37).

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