Don’t Quit Before the Boom
Scripture
“So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.”
— Nehemiah 4:6 (NASB)
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Devotion
Pastor Darren told the story of Walt Disney: fired from a newspaper for “lack of imagination,” broke, facing bankruptcy—yet he didn’t quit. He kept trying, and eventually created something that today is known around the world.
It’s just a human example, but it illustrates a kingdom principle: many quit right before the breakthrough.
Nehemiah faced mockers who said the wall would never amount to anything, that even a fox could knock it down. Yet he and the people kept working, often with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other. The work was dangerous, exhausting, and opposed—but they finished in 52 days what had been in ruins for over a century.
Pastor Darren said, “Don’t quit before the boom.” That “boom” might be:
You may feel tired, scattered, or discouraged. You may look at the small changes and wonder if they matter. They do. Every day you keep praying, fasting, reading, repenting, obeying, is another brick in the wall.
God sees your secret perseverance. He sees the days you want to quit and don’t. Those are often the days heaven leans in the closest.
Reflection
Prayer
Father, You know where I’m weary and tempted to quit. Strengthen my hands for the work, like You did for Nehemiah’s people. Silence the mocking voices in my mind and around me. Give me a steadfast heart to keep building, praying, fasting, and trusting. I choose not to quit before the boom. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.”
— Nehemiah 4:6 (NASB)
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Devotion
Pastor Darren told the story of Walt Disney: fired from a newspaper for “lack of imagination,” broke, facing bankruptcy—yet he didn’t quit. He kept trying, and eventually created something that today is known around the world.
It’s just a human example, but it illustrates a kingdom principle: many quit right before the breakthrough.
Nehemiah faced mockers who said the wall would never amount to anything, that even a fox could knock it down. Yet he and the people kept working, often with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other. The work was dangerous, exhausting, and opposed—but they finished in 52 days what had been in ruins for over a century.
Pastor Darren said, “Don’t quit before the boom.” That “boom” might be:
- A long‑standing habit finally breaking.
- A family member’s heart softening.
- A fresh fire in your worship and prayer life.
- A new boldness in your witness.
You may feel tired, scattered, or discouraged. You may look at the small changes and wonder if they matter. They do. Every day you keep praying, fasting, reading, repenting, obeying, is another brick in the wall.
God sees your secret perseverance. He sees the days you want to quit and don’t. Those are often the days heaven leans in the closest.
Reflection
- In what area are you most tempted to give up right now—spiritually, relationally, or personally?
- What “mocking voices” (internal or external) are telling you that your efforts don’t matter or won’t last?
- What is one small, concrete step of obedience or perseverance you can commit to today?
Prayer
Father, You know where I’m weary and tempted to quit. Strengthen my hands for the work, like You did for Nehemiah’s people. Silence the mocking voices in my mind and around me. Give me a steadfast heart to keep building, praying, fasting, and trusting. I choose not to quit before the boom. In Jesus’ name, amen.