Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:2
Just a few days ago, resolutions were made, vows taken, but already some of us may have slipped off the track.
Time has “gotten away” from us,
life in this hectic culture we are journeying through can just zip by…
suddenly the day is passed and as we climb into the momentary comfort of our beds
we realize with frustration and disappointment that we failed to fulfill
the day’s installment of the whole-hearted commitment we just made.
My word for you friends is STAY AT IT!
Don’t be discouraged or dismayed.
If God repeatedly had to cheer on the heroes of our faith (which He did) then we are in great company.
The perseverance message-the call to STAY AT IT-
is the message woven throughout Hebrews 11, recounting some experiences of those in the “great cloud of witnesses”.
Don’t be derailed by fear, doubt, and discouragement-
these insidious dynamics are hell-sent and hell-bent.They smell like smoke.
Faith in the Lord, courage (He promises that He is with us and will never leave us or foresake us),
and supernatural strength that increases in the face of natural weakness are
the engines that will drive perseverance in each of us as we draw near to Jesus constantly,
abiding in Him.
See you at the finish line!