1 Peter 1:7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
“Perseverance forges our character to produce fruit”.
Perseverance through the threats, tough trials and tests forges character and proves the genuineness of our faith. Character is revealed during life’s hardest moments. The belief system and principles that form the substratum of our soul will be on display when we go through the fiercest tempests. The character of the integrous, that hold on to their faith and faithfulness, is refined and defined by their perseverance. “If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!” (Proverbs 24:10). Perseverance augments our spiritual networth and usefulness in the Kingdom of God. Perseverance will be richly rewarded.
Perseverance is to “continue on” to maintain the effort and commitment to the vision and goal in spite of the opposition, difficulties and set-backs. Mary Magdalene is commended for her commitment to the Lord even after His death. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance (John 20:1). She ventured without fear to the tomb at the very first opportunity after Sabbath. She left the house very early while it was still dark, risking her life and safety. The threats of the Pharisees to kill the followers of Jesus did not stop her. Her perseverance to honour her Master even in the tomb was rewarded. She was the first one to sight the resurrected Saviour!
Passion of ‘the perseverant’ never dies. Nothing can derail a person who fuels and fans their passion and vision.
Perseverance rewards:
- Feed: The perseverant feed on God’s Word to energize their visions and goals. Faith comes by hearing; hearing the Word of God.
- Fight: The perseverant are fighters. They fight for their faith and spring up every time they are knocked down.
- Fan: The perseverant fan their faith by believing, confessing and practicing what is right, pure and truthful, irrespective of the setbacks.
Don’t let set-backs quench your passion; perseverance will be richly rewarded.
Prayer: Father God, help my passion to be fanned by perseverance as I feed on your word and fight for my vision. Amen.
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