The word “plodder” defined, at least as a verb: “to walk steadily, if slowly, with perseverance.” From my little perspective: “staying on task for the Lord, not quitting.”

Years ago one of my favorite Preaches wrote a book entitled “In Praise of Plodders.” A very encouraging little volume!

I just noticed a Book by an older Pastor in the Atlanta area named: “Plodders, the Improbables doing the Incredible.”  (Though I have not read this one.)

Just saying … the idea of trudging along for Jesus (instead of quitting) is well known in Christianity. “Plod” … even when you can’t run! That sort of idea.

A man long ago named William Carey (back in the 1700s) was saved, called of God to be a missionary and became known “the father of modern missions.” He, though a “nobody” in the eyes of the world, said: “I can plod on. I can persevere!”

I am writing today to anyone discouraged in the faith. You might have become “weary in well doing,” quoting Galatians 6:9.

Don’t quit!

Don’t turn back!

Plod ahead!

In that Aesopian story of the hare and the tortoise … it was turtle who (while not setting any speed records) won the race! How? Simply by being a “plodder!”

My “life verse” compels me to desire to be such a person, to the Glory of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 … “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, always abounding in the work of the Lord …”

Dear friends, the Holy Spirit living inside every single Believer … “energizes” us to at least … keep on going!

Don’t be among one of the casualties!

After all, like Old Testament Gideon was promised … “THE LORD IS WITH THEE.” (Judges 6:12)

Assuredly, He is with us too!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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