Perseverance

Perseverance means more than endurance - more than simply holding on until the end. A saint's life is in the hands of God like a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer. God is aiming at something the saint cannot see, but our Lord continues to stretch and strain; and every once in awhile the saint says, "I can't take it any more." Yet God pays no attention; He goes on stretching until His purpose is in sight, and then lets the arrow fly. Entrust yourself to God's hands. Is there something in your life for which you need perseverance right now? Maintain your intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through the perseverance of faith. Proclaim as Job did, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him." (Job 13:15)

My Utmost For His Highest, May 8