As a Christian, I know that I will have trials and difficulties. As far back as in Genesis with Abram, “trials are expected” as preached on this past Sunday. We are told to leave and go to spread the gospel where God would have us go, only to find resistance along the way. Whether it is famine as Abram felt, being chased and coming along a sea to cross as Moses experienced, or persecution in the media for professing the gospel today. Trials in our journey are going to be experienced. Jesus lets us know that even in the face of trials and difficulties, we will survive, thanks to our endurance.
“19By your endurance you will gain your lives.” — Luke 21:19 (ESV)
God is right there with us through it all. Remember that Jesus did not leave us alone when He went to be with the Father in heaven. He left the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and protect us through all that we would be subjected. To the celebrations, and the tragedies. In victory and defeat. I have the Helper along side me through it all. I will make it through thanks to the Lord and His love and care for me. I have been provided with the endurance to overcome and pass through.
What trials are you experiencing? Are you surprised that you are going through them? What if you were to approach all with the understanding that they were going to be there and that God will provide the endurance to overcome?
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