TRIALS AND PERSEVERANCE BIBLE VERSE FREE
Get a free copy of the ebook ‘What Is the Gospel?’ by telling us a little bit about yourself! The two interpretations are compatible, for along with God’s enabling grace come his favor and blessing. “Gracious thing” could also mean that patient endurance of suffering is evidence of God’s grace at work. Compare Luke 6:34–35, where charis is translated “credit” and is parallel with “reward” (Gk. Both words indicate that God’s people will receive a reward from him if they endure suffering righteously. charis) and in this context seems to be synonymous with credit. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 1 Peter 2:19–20 Read the Passageįor this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. It can be particularly painful in times of suffering when people explode in frustration and turn upon each other. Even though three-fourths of Palestine’s rain fell from December to February, these two rains were the most critical.ĭo not grumble sums up the divisive complaining behind James 5:3–4:12. The early and the late rains describe the Palestinian climate, in which the autumn rains occur just after sowing and the spring rains just before harvest (Jer.
The righteous are to wait until the coming of the Lord (see 1 Thess.
Rather than fighting back, they are called to patient endurance and to trust in God to vindicate them. The attention turns from rich to poor, from the evil oppressors to the righteous oppressed, from presumption to patience. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged behold, the Judge is standing at the door. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. James 5:7–11 Read the Passageīe patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Please give me a measure of your love today give me the strength to endure this trial.This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from your steadfast love. I know that because of you I am ultimately a victor over the trials in my life.
Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. If you are struggling today to endure, here is a prayer to help you remember the crown of joy ahead of you:Lord, I am weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. May this collection of Bible verses about endurance lead you toward a greater faith and stronger trust in God. Let these Bible verses inspire you to proceed through whatever challenges you may face in life. When you feel like giving up, turn to the Word of God to feel refreshed with endurance. The Bible is an inspired book filled with words of hope and strength.
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