Perseverance

PERSEVERANCE

Although the word refers to humans standing firm in the face of hardship, persecution or scorn, it is important to note the constant assurance in the Bible that God’s love, mercy, faithfulness and righteousness endure forever (Psalm 118, 136).

Emphasis upon perseverance or endurance is common in the New Testament where it is linked with patience and suffering. 

At its root, perseverance is recognition that life is sometimes difficult and painful, and that it is important not to give up in the face of adversity.

Jesus endured rejection, abuse and the cross, and his followers are warned that they may well have to share that pain as persecution took hold. Discipleship is depicted as ‘taking up the cross daily’ and following in Jesus’ footsteps (Luke 9:23).

Endurance and perseverance are only possible where there is hope and that hope is based on the enduring nature of God’s love and faithfulness

Biblical References:

Romans 5:2-4  ...We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 15:4  For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Song:

Stand Strong

Collective Worship:

Collective Worship – Perseverance 1

Collective Worship – Perseverance 2

Collective Worship – Perseverance 3

Collective Worship – Perseverance 4