Persevering for God

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, knowing that your labor in the lord is not in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Are you a person who does not give up easily, or are you quick to bail out when the going gets tough? If you've developed the unfortunate habit of giving up at the first sign of trouble, it's probably time for you to have a heart-to-heart talk with that person you see every time you look in the mirror.

A well-lived life is like a marathon, not a sprint- it calls for preparation, determination, and lots of perseverance. As an example of perfect perseverance, you need look no further than you Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus finished what He began. Despite His suffering and despite the shame of the cross, Jesus was steadfast in His faithfulness to God. You, too, should remain faithful, especially when times are tough.

Are you facing a difficult situation? If so, remember this: what ever your problem, God can handle it. Your job is to keep persevering until He does.

#alln4Jesus

Prayer from the Blogger:
Father,
I get so frustrated with the situation I find myself in. You know my heart and the desire I have to serve and worship You, but it is so hard. Give me the strength to do Your will, because I so desperately want to walk away.
Amen

Jesus,
Thank You for the example you have shown me in staying. When everything in Your body wanted to do it differently, You remained faithful to our Father. I will follow Your lead
Amen

Digging Deeper:
Read the following passage -

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

New International Version


50 I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
55 “Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Challenge:
Remain faithful to the work God has called you to, especially when times are tough.