Perseverance is;
1.
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties,
obstacles, or discouragement.
obstacles, or discouragement.
2.
Theology . continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
Although the word perseverance is in the Bible, it usually uses various other words and analogies. Some synonyms for perseverance are: diligence, endurance, persistence, steadfastness, waiting and sometimes even patience.
As Christ followers, we sometimes have to endure perseverance in order to follow where God leads us. This is not always easy and sometimes it seems like a long wait. But God says;
"Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!"
Psalm 27:14
We wait for the what God has for us because it is always better than what we could choose for ourselves. Another reason for waiting on God is to win the prize.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Focusing on the Prize; eternal life with Jesus, we can persevere. We do this by the power of the Holy Spirit which is given to all believers. When we take our eyes off of the prize, we fall. Isn’t it great to know that God will never leave nor forsake us? He is a loving Heavenly Father, so loving that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus to pay our sin debt.
God, give me the grace to endure the race!!
Although the word perseverance is in the Bible, it usually uses various other words and analogies. Some synonyms for perseverance are: diligence, endurance, persistence, steadfastness, waiting and sometimes even patience.
As Christ followers, we sometimes have to endure perseverance in order to follow where God leads us. This is not always easy and sometimes it seems like a long wait. But God says;
"Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!"
Psalm 27:14
We wait for the what God has for us because it is always better than what we could choose for ourselves. Another reason for waiting on God is to win the prize.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Focusing on the Prize; eternal life with Jesus, we can persevere. We do this by the power of the Holy Spirit which is given to all believers. When we take our eyes off of the prize, we fall. Isn’t it great to know that God will never leave nor forsake us? He is a loving Heavenly Father, so loving that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus to pay our sin debt.
God, give me the grace to endure the race!!
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