Devotion 10/2, Persevere with confidence

Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36

When we are in those inescapable trials or difficult times, our confidence in the Lord’s salvation and our relationship with him get tested. It is one thing to sing “it is well with my soul” at the end of our church service, but it is quite another to be able when you are told you have a long-term debilitating illness, or you lose a child or loved one to death. Faith can’t take a holiday when we travel through the suburbs of hell or we’ll never find our way out. So don’t throw it away. Persevere! Keep putting one step in front of the other trusting that God will give you the strength for the next step. No matter how hard it is at the moment, don’t give up to despair. We can argue or complain to God in those desperate times, for he hears us and he loves us, but never let go of God. Don’t quit.
This was written to warn us difficult times, troubling times will happen to each of us and the consequences of turning away from Him. No true Christian wants to displease God! Our hearts desire is to do those things that please Him, and even though we will mess up from time to time, He knows our heart’s intent and will judge our actions accordingly.
When we choose to live in obedience to God and His Word, we will receive His promised rewards. Persevere! When we believe and are obedient to Him, we will receive those promised rewards.
Christ “is” coming and I seek eternal life through Him and with Him.

Holy and Almighty God, today is a great day, your creation. However, I am profoundly aware that some of those I love are close to throwing away their confidence in your love, mercy, grace, peace, and deliverance. Please use me to encourage them. Even more, dear Father, I ask that you use your Holy Spirit to renew their hearts. I pray that you intervene directly to change the course of events and give them relief and make your gracious presence known to them. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Lord, I pray for the strength you have given me to be sufficient when life’s inevitable trials and tests come cross my path. I pray I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I pray for perseverance for all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you so for your love, grace and mercies.