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Persistence — Part 2
The Christian is not promised that it is going to be easy to follow the Lord and live for His glory here in this world. No, in fact, just the contrary. The Lord Jesus said these words to His disciples before leaving them to go to the cross: “In the world ye shall have tribulation” (John 16:33).
But the Lord Jesus has also provided everything needed so that we can press on and persist in the walk of faith, even in these dark, difficult times, referred to as the “last days” (2 Timothy 3:1). It is never in our own strength, but in His, and His alone we go on. “According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3).
Consider this question: “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges?” (1 Corinthians 9:7) No one! But we have the “Lord of Hosts,” who goes before, and the battle is indeed His! Remember, it may seem easier to give up in the face of conflict, but this is never of God. Keep on … it is well worthwhile!
Persist, persist, ye Christian, The Lord is on Thy side,
It is His strength that keeps thee, In Him we can abide:
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