" PERSEVERANCE "

This week we will be looking into the art of Perseverance. Now God's ultimate triumph should encourage God's people to remain faithful through every trial and persecution. They can do this, God promises, by trusting in Jesus and obeying the commands found in his Word. The secret to enduring, therefore, is trust and obedience. Trust God to give you patience to endure even the small trials you face daily; obey him even when obedience is unattractive or dangerous. Now Persistence,in theology is to remain true to one's faith in Christ, despite persecution and suffering. All true believers Persevere, though they may have a laps in their faith. Synonymous with steadfastness and endurance. In the Word Of God Paul reminds us that those who Patiently and Persistently do God's Will Find Eternal Life. He is not contradicting his earlier statement that Salvation comes by Faith alone (Rom.1:16-17). We are not Saved by our good deeds, please understand this. It took me a while to comprehend this in the beginning, but when we commit our lives fully to God, we want to please him and do His Will. As such, our good deeds are a grateful response to what God has done. Not a prerequisite to earning his grace. Last Point: In God's Perfect Timing, he will relieve our suffering and punish those who persecute us. CAN You Trust God's Timing? Until Next Time... Jim,