STAYING THE COURSE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Thursday 19th November 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"The testing of your faith produces endurance"( James 1:3NAS).

STAYING THE COURSE

Endurance means 'staying the course'. But endurance is only a mere word until you have to deal with a strife-torn marriage, the long road back from bankruptcy, divorce or illness, the rebuilding of your life, or the required preparation for success in any field. It takes commitment to keep going when friends fail you, discouragement whispers ' give up' and doubts say 'it can't be done'. Thar's when endurance takes a new meaning. It becomes your anchor in the storm, your compass in times of confusion, and the head of steam that gets you up the next hill.
Remember, God knows when to discontinue a trial in your life because it purpose has been fulfilled. And He gave us two great promises:
1) His comforting presence (Isaiah 43:2-5).
2) The assurance that He won't permit more pressure than we can handle (1Corinthians 10:13).
But there is another reason, others are watching! Apostle Paul writes, 'People are watching us as we stay at our post... Working hard, working late, without eating, with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness and honest love; when we are telling the truth...when God's showing His power; when we are doing our best setting things right; when we are praised and when we are blamed; slandered and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognised by God...immersed in tears yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all (1Corithians6:1-10 TM). That's how to stay the course!

Prayer Point

Father God, I receive the grace to withstand every pressure and challenges coming my way in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Ezekiel 28-29; Hebrews 12:14-29; Psalm 126:1-6