We call them blessed who endured. (James 5:11)
Daily reading: Isaiah 57
The prophets bore heavy burdens from God, enduring persecution for the messages they carried. Christ Himself displayed unmatched patience in the face of suffering (2 Thessalonians 3:5), and Moses endured by faith, seeing the invisible God as infinitely greater than Pharoah (Hebrews 11:27). He chose affliction over Pharaoh’s luxury, empowered by a vision that strengthened him to withstand trials others couldn’t. God’s true servants must bear burdens with patience, knowing victory belongs to those who remain steadfast in hardship.
Paul assures us, The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20). Just as Joshua’s men placed their feet on the necks of defeated kings (Joshua 10:24), Christ’s followers will triumph. Though the path is hard, the outcome is glorious. Endurance is not just survival—it’s the mark of those who overcome through faith in Christ, awaiting the final victory God has promised.
