The Christian walk is comparable to a
long distance race. Those who compete in a natural race have to be able
to endure until the end. The same is true for the Christian in their
journey with Christ. Every Christian has to learn how to endure as they
grow in God’s grace and knowledge. Without endurance, the Christian can
possess spiritual insight and knowledge, but cannot last long enough to
see the fruits of it flourish in life.There are six aspects and
benefits of possessing Endurance. The Christians, who understands
these, will be successful in their walks with Christ.
1) Endurance is a prerequisite to eternal salvation. Jesus stated that the one, who endures to the end, shall be saved. He did not say the one who did more or knew more.
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Matt 24:13 (KJV)
2) Endurance brings stability during uncertain times.
Endurance helps one to maintain their pursuits in this life in the
midst of adversities. Jesus was able to endure the pain and shame of
the cross because joy was set before Him. He knew His suffering would
result in man’s salvation.
Looking
unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that
was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set
down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:2 (KJV)
3) Endurance guards against the desire to quit.
Endurance has the motto that “Quitting is not an Option,” which stifles
the desire to give up and quit. The desire to quit has to be tempered
with the knowledge that Christ will not leave those who trust Him by
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