So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. Hebrews 10: 35-39
His righteous will live by faith and will not shrink back from the trial. In our doctrine and our lives we must persevere to carry out the call God has placed on our lives. Heaven awaits with the crown of life we will have earned:
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1: 12
Be encouraged today where this writing finds you. Wherever you may be and whatever trial you may be going through it did not surprise God. You are exactly where God wanted you to be today. Being tested; perseverance finishing its work in you to make you complete for the irrevocable call God has placed on your life. Amen.
Reverend Anthony Wade June 04, 2010