Endurance, long suffering and patience are fruits of the spirit we must as Christians rely heavily upon while walking this Christian journey.
“Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?” “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you. Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.”– John 18:28-31
”And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say.”– Matthew 27: 11, 29, 30
“And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”–Luke 23: 2,3
Long suffering and endurance when facing trials in the world can take an emotional, mental, physical and financial toll on our lives. It can be a short-term season in our lives, or drag on for many years. This type of season is one that will test every facet of your Christian journey, your faith, your Christian maturity, your sanity, your fortitude and endurance Outside of Jesus, only Job was wracked more long suffering—a man who had been faithful, committed no wrongs was ‘CHOSEN’ by God to endure, be long suffering to show His Love and obedience to God was real, no matter what station in life he found himself.
You may be facing a trial right now. An issue at work, in your home, in the courts or with your loved ones. False accusations or aspersions may have been leveled against you and are creating havoc at every turn. You may be asking the question, “Why me God?” I have been faithful to Your Word. I have shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have helped my brothers and sisters. I have honored my parents. I have fed and clothed the poor and sick. Why me?
To that I would say, “Why not me!” Has not God been good to you and blessed you. Has he not met all your needs and provided for and protected you?
Yes, now troubles have come to your doorsteps. Possessions have been stripped away. Finances depleted. Family and friends abandoned you. Sickness has taken over your body. Your voice crackles with anguish and agony. Your body ceases to move and the physicians of man have cast you into the heap of ‘lost causes.’ Your perverse lying accusers mock you. Relations say ‘curse God and die.’ But do not yield to the influence and minions of the evil one, for their ways and days are numbered.
“With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.”— Proverbs 11:9
For He that hath overcome the world remains always by your side. He uplifts you and carries you to His place of peace, refuge, renewal and restoration. He has created under His wings a hiding place for you as He fights your battles.
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.”— Proverbs 19:9
As He restores your station, your health, your finances, your name, your reputation, your livelihood. Would He that controls the time and space, life and death, earth and space and your mortal soul not do it for you, His child, as He did for our Brother Job?
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”— James 1:2-4
Weeping May endure for the night, but joy will come in the morning. God will see you through your season(s) of long suffering . Remain steadfast in your walk, your faith, your belief in Him who hath saved you from the evil one’s clutches of death. For in due season, you SHALL reap once again. You Shall be Restored, Renewed, All Replenished if you faint not. Your joy is yours both in and out of season to sustain you even in your darkest hour for He has saved you and leads, guided and protects you no matter what this world may throw your way. You are Victorious!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Amen