The dictionary defines perseverance as a continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation. However, it is one thing to read about someone persevering through times of great adversity, and another thing being the person who is going through difficult times trying to persevere. Especially when you feel safe thinking nothing is or else can go wrong, then BAM your world falls apart! We are encouraged in the Word to take comfort and strengthen ourselves in the Lord. If we belong to Christ, then the connections we have with people, and the events we face and trials of our lives are in His hands. From the greatest triumph to the loneliest tragedy, our great comfort is knowing that our God is still sovereign. In I Peter: 6-7 our Lord lays it out for us, In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ Just consider it pure joy...Suffering is an essential aspect of our Christian growth, whether it is mental, physical, financial, or spiritual. ~
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:43:03 +0000
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