When the children of Israel wouldn't listen to Moses, Gods' messenger the situation required perseverence. When the walls of Jerusalem were being re-built, led by Nehemia, it required perseverence.
When the first Christians doubted Pauls (Sauls) conversion, he had to use perseverence to get the gospel out!
Many of lifes' situations call for perseverence. Remember the old saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Our family and friends have been through various situations of late that require much in the way of perseverence. In this fallen world, we as Christians have to set our mind and eyes on Christ Jesus. WHen Peter was trying to go to Jesus on the water, he started sinking when he took his eyes off of Jesus and focused on the external circumstances! Praise God! He is always there if we will but call on Him and focus on Him! Circumstances can divert our attention at times, however we must remember the apostle Pauls words from Ephesians 6:13 "Wherefore put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all to stand." Stay in the Word, focus on Christ and we will all make it through!
