Perseverance... The prefix, “per,” denotes the idea of being in the midst of something. Couple it with, “severe,” and we arrive at the conclusion that to “persevere” indicates that one is in the midst of a severe situation. Thus, perseverance essentially has to do with weathering a storm, or to put it another way, it’s what happens when you go through a storm with the understanding that storms don’t last forever. In other words, you won’t give up or compromise your faith in any way; instead, you will endure to the end.. It’s important to note that adversity isn’t necessarily evidence of God’s absence, or a sign that He doesn’t care about what’s happening in your life. For those who are walking with God, it’s proof that He knows the end from the beginning. After all, Jesus said we would suffer persecution as a result of following Him (see John 16:33). Nothing takes God by surprise. And we shouldn’t be surprised by opposition. Those who believe in God should expect things to heat up at times; for all who seek to live a godly life will suffer persecution (see 2 Timothy 3:12). Incidentally, persecution can be manifested in various forms. It doesn’t always have to be extreme, but could be something as simple as an insult.. No matter what happens in your life, remember, God will always prevail. He holds the future in His hands (see Isaiah 46:9–10; 55:9–13). If you’re going through hardship, don’t give up. Remain faithful to God at all times, praying with all perseverance, and times of refreshing will come..
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:10:10 +0000
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