A Spectacle Of Glory #285

Read: Hebrews 10:35–36, NLT

Napoleon once wrote, “Conquest has made me what I am, only conquest can maintain me.”^a When it comes to the Christian life, we can say much the same. The battle never stops while we draw breath on this earth. And we will only conquer and receive a heavenly crown if we continue in our faith. This is what perseverance means—and no one said it would be easy! The world, the flesh, and the devil will try everything to discourage, dissuade, or distract us. Satan and his demons will whisper, “Oh, just give it up! The Christian life is too hard.” But today’s Scripture has stirring words for every conqueror: “Do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.”

Lord Jesus, sometimes I think my worst enemy is just being so tired—tired of the physical hassles, tired of the pain, tired of fighting off the whispers and mockery of the enemy. My stamina is almost gone, and my tank is almost empty. Come quickly to my side. Be the strength and song I can’t pull together on my own.