Pastor Anita
Thou therefore endure hardness,
as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:3).
Patience is an important virtue for every Christian. The Bible
admonishes us to add it to our faith: "And beside this, giving all
diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge
temperance; and to temperance patience…" (2 Peter 1:5-6).
The key word that describes what the Apostle Peter is talking about is
endurance—‘stickability!’ It refers to staying power; the ability to "keep
keeping on" in the face of opposition! No matter what happens, refuse to
buckle under any pressure; endure with hope. Things may look hard and very
challenging; if you ever find yourself in such a situation, endure; go through
it! Stick with what you believe! Don’t give up.
In your life, learn to endure hardship with hope. Some people endure
without hope, but patience without hope is useless. Patience must be in
expectation of a positive outcome; you’re hopeful of a better and brighter day
ahead, and you create the picture in your mind.
Tough situations are for tough minds; those who faint or cower in the
day of adversity are of little strength (Proverbs 24:10). Therefore, endure
hardness with hope, joy, and gladness, knowing that in all things, you’re
more than a conqueror.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me hope in
Christ Jesus. I know that my tomorrow is greater than my today because the path
of the just is as a shining light that shines brighter and brighter unto the
perfect day. I’m confident to face anything that comes my way, because I know
my victory is assured, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Galatians 5:22-23
(GNB); Hebrews 10:35-36
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Hebrews 9:1-10, Jeremiah 15-16
2 Year Reading Plan : John 11:1-13, 1 Chronicles 9
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