But he who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 This passage mirror's Luke's writing in Luke 21:19, before both, Jesus shares all the things that could lead His follower's astray. These scriptures were His encouragement to endure through the trials. As I red the passages before I immediately thought of all that... Continue Reading →
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 Hope comes from Scriptures and from endurance. We learn from what we have read and what we are walking though. Both build faith, which is the evidence of things hoped... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love. It's a word we have come to use so casually in our society. We say "I love chicken." "I love this outfit." "I love my job." It is also a word we decide we no longer feel. "I fell... Continue Reading →
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another; not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer; contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality. Romans 12:10-13 We are called to walk alongside our brothers and sisters... Continue Reading →
“Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6 Praise and worship is one of my favorite corporate moments.... Continue Reading →
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? Hebrews 12:7 To Endure - Strong's G5278 - hypomenō - We are called to bear bravely and calmly God disciplines His children because it has a purpose. Just as I would... Continue Reading →
“But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings; partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so. For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing... Continue Reading →
We will all face tough times, but the Bible gives us an example though Paul of enduring though hardships.
By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:19 Prior to this scripture, Jesus was telling His disciples what would be coming. He encouraged them not to be led astray, that many would claim to be Him. He warned that there would be war, disturbances, and that nations and kingdoms would rise against each other.... Continue Reading →
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