One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” – Acts 18:9-10 When considered in context, it would appear thatContinue reading “You’re Not Alone”
Category Archives: perseverance
With God’s Help
When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. – Nehemiah 6:16 Nehemiah was the trusted cup bearer to the king of Persia when he learned of the sad state of Jerusalem.Continue reading “With God’s Help”
Persist
The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), the word which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem,Continue reading “Persist”
Forward
But we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith for the safekeeping of the soul. – Hebrews 10:39 Those who truly believe in Christ will persevere unto the end of their days (or to the return of our King). On the other hand, some who might claimContinue reading “Forward”
Cling to Grace
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire. – Hebrews 12:28-29 God has not changed. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The God of Moses’ Sinai isContinue reading “Cling to Grace”