Faith That Endures
Faith that holds on through pain, rejection, and persecution — that’s the kind of faith that pleases God. It’s a faith that does not waver even when the whole world turns against you. A faith that boldly declares, “I would rather suffer for Christ than live in comfort without Him.” Brethren, can we honestly say this today? This is the level of trust and surrender we are all called to reach (if we haven’t already… no cap).
Faith is not just about winning battles, victories, miracles, or deliverance. True faith is about trusting God even when the answer isn’t what we hoped for. It’s about enduring when everything in us wants to quit. Some heroes of faith in Scripture “refused to be released so that they might gain a better resurrection.” Others suffered mocking, flogging, chains, imprisonment, were stoned, sawn in two, or killed by the sword, yet they held on, trusting in the One who is faithful (Hebrews 11:35). May we too walk in that kind of faith, faith that endures, faith that stands, faith that never lets go.
Faith That Trusts No Matter the Outcome
These words are some of the most sobering in Scripture and should remind us that faith is not a guarantee of an easy life. It does not mean that we will always see victory on this side of eternity. And this is where many people struggle. We love to hear about Daniel escaping the lions’ den, David defeating Goliath, and the Red Sea splitting. But what about the ones who were tortured, mocked, imprisoned, and killed? Were they any less faithful? No. These people were not forgotten by God, because faith is not just trusting when everything is going well—it is holding on when everything is falling apart. This is what separates true faith from shallow faith. Many of us follow God when things are easy, but what happens when the answer is no? What happens when healing does not come, when the breakthrough does not happen, when obedience to God leads to suffering instead of reward? That is when real faith is revealed. Remember this, brethren: faith does not demand an outcome; faith trusts in God no matter the outcome (Job 13:15). Faith holds on even when the pain does not stop, even when the miracle never comes. It is the kind of faith that refuses to let go, even when it costs us everything. And this, brethren, is where we must all ask ourselves—do we have this kind of faith?
The Power of Gratitude : Seeing Life Through the Eyes of Faith
Gratitude is one of the most powerful expressions of faith a believer can practice. It’s more than polite words or a fleeting feeling of happiness—it’s a lifestyle rooted in trust and surrender to God. The Bible tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), and that command challenges us to look beyond our situations and fix our eyes on God’s goodness. When we choose gratitude, we acknowledge that every blessing, every breath, and every opportunity is a gift from our Heavenly Father. It changes how we see the world. Instead of focusing on what we lack, gratitude opens our eyes to what God has already done and reminds us that His provision is constant, even when life feels uncertain. But the real power of gratitude shows up in the hard times. It’s easy to give thanks when everything is going well—but true, deep gratitude grows when life is messy, painful, or unclear. Choosing to be thankful in those moments isn’t denial; it’s a declaration that God is still in control. Gratitude anchors our hearts in His promises and turns trials into testimonies. It strengthens our faith, renews our perspective, and draws us closer to the heart of God. When we live with gratitude, we stop measuring life by what we receive and start celebrating who God is. And that shift changes everything.