so that you may not be slothful, but imitators of those
who
through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
Hebrews
6:12
Despite every negative, contrary and bad thing going on in the world today, despite all of the evil, we should not allow our hearts to grow dull or lose our enthusiasm, but rather follow the example of those of old who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance.
The words for endurance and
patience are often used in a prophetic sense in relation to
* the coming of the Lord,
* inheriting the promises of
God, and
* eternal
rewards.
In such passages we are shown how our eternal hope and the sure promises of God
are very much the foundation and the means of patience with people or
perseverance under difficult conditions. The word illustrates this when it
says:
“so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:12
“And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise” Hebrews
6:15
Moses was willing to leave the treasures of Egypt,
Choosing
rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures
of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than
the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he
endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:25-27
It
was the invisible, but very real future reward that gave Moses the capacity to
endure ill-treatment with the people of God.
One passage that strongly stresses this prophetic element and the way it should
impact our ability to endure and show undefined patience is found in the
flowing passage:
Take,
my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an
example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them happy
which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of
the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. James 5:10-11
Two
truths:
→ First, we need to endure life’s
pressures and be patient with others because, we don’t know what is going on
behind the scenes; all the negative situations we find ourselves in or what is causing the other person to do, say or act.
→ Secondly, our capacity for patience
strongly depends on our confidence in God’s person and eternal purposes. Jesus, the great physician and sovereign all-wise Lord, can never let us
down. As James told his readers, we are to strengthen our hearts because
the Lord’s coming is near:
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:8
When He comes, he will wipe away every tear, right every wrong, and reward
every faithfulness, sacrifice and acts of obedience.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelations 21:4
Endurance and patience give us the capacity to plod on with joyous, hopeful,
and loving determination in spite of disappointments, rejection, persecution,
and other pressures that might otherwise cause us to throw in the towel. These
two qualities give us the willingness and capacity to continue on because of a
hope fixed on God as one who is compassionate and merciful, and on God’s
purposes and eternal rewards.
No doubt, the race God has called us to is tough. This truth is richly illustrated for us
in the life of Apostle Paul. Toward the close of his life, Apostle Paul could make three statements that we should all pray that we
will be able to also make. He made these statements and they were true of him
because he saw his life as a drink offering, a sacrifice poured out for the
Savior and because he lived with a view of heavenly treasures.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
God never said it would be easy and we should never expect it to be so.
Discipleship is costly. The tendency is to give in, to throw in the towel, but
to have fought the good fight is to have continued to fight courageously and
bravely regardless of opposition and the opponents.
God’s power is evidenced in our lives not only in our patience and
longsuffering, but also in our joyfulness. When circumstances are difficult, we
should exhibit joyful patience; and when people are hard to live with, we
should reveal joyful longsuffering. Apostle Paul wanted us to know God’s comfort that we
might not only be comforted ourselves, but also be able to comfort others. The
goal, however, goes beyond just comfort. The goal is that the Corinthians (and
we too) might experience patient endurance.
But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if
we are comforted, it is for your comfort that you experience in your patient
endurance of the same sufferings that we also suffer. 2 Corinthians 1:6
Naturally, to experience godly endurance or patience, we do need the strength
that only God can give, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that this strength
is tied in with a joyful and thankful heart. Know these truths from God's word:
© Without trials
accompanied by steadfastness or endurance, we will not and cannot grow
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James. 1:1-4
© Endurance means waiting on
the Lord in the light of the knowledge of God as revealed in Scripture; it means the
enlargement and deepening of our faith
We are bound to
thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith
groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other
aboundeth; So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your
patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: 2
Thessalonians 1:3-4
© Since faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, endurance requires seeking,
knowing, and resting in God in the light of His Word
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 10:17; 15:4
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