Job looks for a redeemer to save him from his affliction, "I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth" (Job 19:25). Satan tests Job's faithfulness by killing his livestock, his family, and afflicting Job with a painful skin disease. Scripture describes Job as "blameless and upright he feared God and shunned evil" (Job 1:1). He will help you to remain faithful despite the circumstances you face. He will help you overcome discouragement, distress, and doubt. Reflect on the following Bible verses about perseverance to grow your faith in Jesus Christ. Remembering God's faithfulness will give us the strength and courage we need to withstand the hardships we face in life. Renewing our thoughts by meditating on God's promises will not change our circumstances but it will change our attitude. ![]() Instead of compromising their faith, they trusted God to save them. Even if God did not deliver them, they were willing to die for their beliefs. They trusted God to deliver them from their oppressor. ![]() But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up" (Daniel 3:17-18). They trusted God to save them saying, "The God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand. When they refused to worship a Babylonian idol, King Nebuchadnezzar threatened to cast them into a blazing furnace. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo were persecuted for their faith in God. Our role is to wait in faith, trusting God for his deliverance. When we feel ourselves giving into discouragement, we should remember God's faithfulness. We can trust the Lord to fight our battles. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways! I would soon subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes" (Psalm 81:10, 13-14). "I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. The Psalmists often recalled God's faithfulness to remind their audience to persevere through their hardships by placing their faith in God. God's faithfulness to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors became a touchstone of faith for future generations. God delivered the Israelites from their enemies in miraculous fashion, by parting the sea and allowing the Israelites to escape unharmed. The Lord will fight for you you need only to be still." (Exodus 14:13-14). The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. Moses reminded the people to put their faith in God. Reflecting on our experience of God's grace, produces hope for the future. ![]() Ruminating on negative thoughts produces discouragement and despair. The Israelites were meditating on the severity of their situation instead of remembering the miraculous salvation God had provided. Petrified by fear they cried out to Moses, "Did you lead us out of Egypt to die in the desert? Were there not enough graves for us in Egypt?" Stuck between the sea and the desert, the Israelites couldn't find an escape route. The Israelites were being chased through the desert by the Egyptian army. There are many examples of perseverance in the Bible where people endured difficult situations by placing their faith in God. When we feel like giving up, taking time to remember God's faithfulness can strengthen our resolve. When we face difficulties we can trust that God understands our situation and sees our distress. The Bible teaches us to persevere in faith, trusting God to fulfill his promises. Perseverance means being persistent despite the difficulties or delays we face. These Bible verses for perseverance remind us to place our trust in God when we face difficult circumstances.
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