Bible Verse of The Day – 5-22-18

Romans 5:3-4 (NKJV) 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Perseverance is a very powerful, but often overlooked word that each and every follower of Christ needs to learn and put into practice.

But what is perseverance? We hear the word, but we might not truly understand its meaning and depth in the context of being a child of God.

Perseverance: 1 – steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

2 – To persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement.

Other common words that are associated with perseverance would be dedication, determination, persistence, grit, steadfastness, tenacity.

But here’s the important thing to remember. Our perseverance isn’t based solely on our own ability to endure, but in our faith in God and the strength that He gives us.

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

As we walk through life and draw closer and closer to God, He gives us what we need in order to learn to persevere. And this is how He teaches us to press in and push forward in order to obtain our victory.

1 Corinthians 9:24 (NKJV) 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

So, it’s important that we understand that perseverance isn’t even a factor unless we are in need of it. And if we are in need of it, it’s because we are facing a hard situation.

It’s in these situations where we get to see who we really are and where our faith lies.

It can be pretty scary sometimes, because we may not always like who we see when we are face to face with ourselves.

But don’t fret. Don’t be fearful. And don’t run away. There is not a single one of us that is beyond fixing. There is not a single one of us who God can’t take, make new and then train up to walk boldly with Him.

And as He teaches us perseverance, there is nothing that God can’t walk us through and bring us victory in. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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