Patient Endurance and Faithfulness

Scripture:

Revelation 13:10c  "This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God's people".

Observation:

John is speaking about the outpouring of wrath on the earth.  He is speaking about those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life when he says that God's people are called to have patient endurance and faithfulness during this time.  The things that gets you through tremendously difficult times is patient endurance and faithfulness.

Application:

I have been talking to people recently about how to pastor people when your nation is under the judgment of God.  Unless revival comes hard and strong, I believe the U.S. is in for extremely difficult times as God is not pleased with our nation.  During these times, God's people need to have patient endurance and faithfulness more than at other times.  As we walk into the time of God's judgment, we need to walk completely faithful to God and endure whatever comes our way with a good attitude. We must be determined to follow God's ways and live life His way no matter how hard it gets.

Prayer:

Father, strengthen us for the day of judgment.  Help us be ready to exhibit patient endurance and faithfulness in extremely stressful times.  Let the body be prepared.  Cause pastors and leaders to begin to talk about these things.  Give Your people strength to face every trouble.  Help me to stay the course and walk out Your plans for my life.

Yours,

Jeff