Endurance tells us to stand
firm when we feel like retreating. Endurance
encourages us to remain mentally and emotionally tough when we feel weak and
tired. Endurance gives determination to be spiritually committed, for then we can
be assured that God’s purpose will prevail. Faith and trust enable us to withstand
every evil deterrent Satan hurls at us.
As endurance stands firm,
self-respect and self-esteem become more entrenched. A reality some believers find
unacceptable concerns suffering and having difficult days. So many question the
reason God permits struggles and strife to invade their lives, forgetting that Christ
Jesus gave up his life for them.
It’s
not that we should look for suffering because suffering pursues everyone. The
apostle Paul encourages us to endure suffering with patience, for when God gives
us a reprieve, we are blessed with confidence. Endurance builds tolerance by
knowing joy comes in the morning after a dark night of suffering. For that joy we
offer heartfelt thanks to God.
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