When my
father built a covered porch on the front of our house, he anticipated that
someday a bird might try to build a nest there. So he built the top of the
corner post on a slant. Later we laughed smugly when we saw robins trying their
best to claim squatting rights to a new home. Piles of grass on the porch
revealed their wasted efforts. But after 2 days of steady rain, we saw that a
nest had indeed appeared in the very spot we thought was impossible. Because of
the rain, Mrs. Robin was able to mix up a batch of mud mortar. Weaving it with
twigs and grass, our determined feathered friend had built herself a new nest. She had persevered.
Perseverance
is inspiring! Trying to live a Christ-honoring life while experiencing hardship
can leave us frustrated and discouraged. But when we depend on God to help us
through our difficulties, we are empowered to keep going even when we can’t
always see the resolution of our problems. Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to grow
“weary while doing good” and encourages us not to give up.
Is our
loving God using a seemingly insurmountable challenge in your life to produce
perseverance? Let Him produce in you character, and through character, hope
(Rom. 5:3-4).
When the
world says, “Give up,” hope whispers, “Try it one more time!” (RBC)
