Endurance

What does it mean to endure? In my simple terms it means to go through something painful and/or difficult. Notice I didn't say, "to suffer something painful and/or difficult"; to endure means that not only have you suffered something - you've gone through it. You didn't give up. You didn't lay down. You didn't quit. You kept on keeping on and went THROUGH IT.

Some things in life aren't fair; that's just a fact. If you go through life trying to make sense of why some things seem to always work out for some and not for others you will drive yourself crazy. The Bible teaches us that it rains on the just and the unjust. We are all going to have to suffer some things. Will you endure?

Today's word is James 1:12, NLT, which reads, "GOD blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that GOD has promised to those who love Him."

While it is difficult to do, sometimes, we just have to push through. We may not know why something is happening. We may not know how long it is going to continue. We may not feel it is fair that we have to go through it. But, we can rest assured that GOD will see us through and that He has a plan for it.

Not only does GOD has a plan. Not only will He give us the strength and grace to see us through our difficulties. Not only will He use what we are going through for His glory, if we will allow Him. He has a reward for those who see it through - "...the crown of life that GOD has PROMISED..." Today may seem difficult and dark. But, rest assured, GOD blesses those who endure.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T