“Perseverance”

This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus.

Revelation 14:12

 

Ray Bradbury is quoted as saying, “An athlete may run ten thousand miles in order to prepare for one hundred yards. Quantity gives experience.” Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis stands out in my mind when I think of someone who had the patience to endure the training necessary to achieve his goal. It was his quantity that proved his quality.

Whether you are an athlete undergoing training or an employee struggling with work, the key to perseverance is a clear vision of a goal. As Christians our goal is to keep our eyes on Jesus. The prize for that perseverance is eternal life!

Application

What are you preparing for?

Prayer

God, may I stay in your Word and never give up on you.