PERSEVERANCE – YOUR KEY TO ULTIMATE SURVIVAL!

11th MARCH 2022

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

Perseverance is a painful exercise. If you come across those who have tried to persevere during crises, they will tell you how sad it is to strive, especially where you have lost everything. 

Today, my heart goes out to the brethren in Ukraine who are witnessing multiple bombardments leading to unwarranted destruction of lives and properties. Many have lost their properties and everything they had ever laboured for. For others, they have been completely disabled and rendered useless for the rest of their lives.

I do not know what you are currently going through! But whatever it is, Jesus says to you today, “Be consoled and persevere. Jesus says we will have troubles in the world, but we need to persevere because He has already overcome the world for us. That means that God is in the midst of every problem to see us through it. 

 Life is hard for all of us, and we all have so many questions and doubts. Even the best among us struggle with questions they cannot answer. So many people struggle with hurts and pain they can hardly express. Yet, in the midst of all of these, Jesus says you will overcome.

At this point, beloved, please take a critical look at the gospel of Jesus Christ and see what perfect example of perseverance the Master has given. Jesus endured pain and persevered under pressure. Although He was treated with contempt and put to death, the scriptures teach that Jesus won the crown in heaven and earth. Jesus is presently enthroned in heaven as the saving Lord and Master of the whole. To rule with Jesus in heaven and earth, we must believe in His power to save us. For instance, when we persevere like Jesus, His grace is made more robust in us, and we are greatly assisted. Jesus won the crown through perseverance; therefore, in our nights, we shall overcome!

Consequently, we must align our suffering with the wounds of the Master and be patient for His healing balm to heal us inside out. The way to the crown is necessarily dark and turbulent, but the Master provides the light and the healing balm in the journey. That is what gives us VICTORY throughout the journey of life.

PRAYERS

Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for today’s word. Lord, I commit everything to your hands. Please give me the inner light and the healing balm to move through the darkness and confusion posed by life exigencies. I declare that your grace is sufficient for me. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: Hebrews 12:1-2; James 1:2-4, 12