Enduring Turbulent Times 2 Series

Conclusion

How do we do it? How can we maintain that kind of attitude? The strength to endure comes from much the same source as the source of our hope.

Į The truth of Scripture to give us an eternal perspective

Į The power of the Spirit to obey

Į Persistent Prayer for ourselves and others

Paul prayed for the Colossians to be¡K

strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all endurance and long suffering; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. Col. 1:11-12

It is the power of God that enables us not only to suffer under the trial but to never give up.

Insight into this kind of endurance comes from Jesus¡¦ response to tribulation shared by Peter.

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. 1 Peter 2:21-25

Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. 1 Peter 4:19

Entrust your life into the hands of a faithful God!

Invest your life for the sake of others!

Three anchors from this verse enable us to navigate turbulent times.

Į Maintain an eternal perspective.

Į Never give up!

Į Pray persistently