These people know sorrow, they know grief, they know pain and are longsuffering and yet
still interested and active in life
still caring what’s going on around them
still rising above their wounds and scars
So we don’t give up, either. Like those before us, we learn to exalt Jesus, especially when we’re going through trials.
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; character; and character, hope. Romans 5:4
And when we hold on, praising Him — however long the trial — our faith in Him grows stronger.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12
Followers of Jesus persevere — keeping the end in mind.
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
Revelation 22
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