PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF

God has been speaking to me lately about the perseverance and persistence. These qualities are necessary and crucial to succeed in many facets of life. Giving up shortcircuits the enjoyment of God's blessings and opportunity to do the miraculous.

There may be a voice speaking to you right now saying, "Stop, quit, you'll never make it, look at your failures, don't give your best or energy." It could be about getting in to an elite university, a promotion at work, the call to full time ministry, praying for your family member, etc.

God never calls us to quit but to endure, persevere, and persist. When you see those in scripture who have persevered and endured, even in the hardest of circumstances, God came through. Why? Well, one reason is that it takes great faith to keep on going when the going has no sign of improving. God honors and responds to faith. Persistence and faith go hand-in-hand.

So what are you tempted to quit and stop just because you haven't seen the reward yet? It's a lie. God wants to show you so much during your perseverance and the reward of enduring may come at any moment. Believe me and more importantly believe God- you don't want to miss it!

"Indeed we count them blessed who endure" (James 5:11)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Come on out to service at 10am for a special Thanksgiving Service. Zion's Call will be our guest band to lead us in a time of worship. Pastor Matt will be sharing a message called THE POWER OF HOPE. You will be blessed, encouraged, and truly thankful for a God who loves you.