James 5:11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord--that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Here is a picture of perseverance. Mom eagle has her brood all tucked underneath and with her head down against the wind and snow she perseveres to keep her family warm. She is wet, dirty, cold and no doubt hungry as she worked hard with her mate the day before preparing their babies with extra food and nesting materials.
Job was one who persevered through very difficult circumstances. We often wonder why God allows such difficulties to come our way. Here we learn that the end intended by the Lord is that He might show Himself compassionate and merciful as we go through the fires of affliction. One way He does this is by using trials to strengthen us and to help develop in us character qualities that are pleasing in His sight.
We would never know the joy of a warm summer day if we never knew the deep bone chilling cold of winter. If we never had to endure affliction, we would never experience the comfort of others and be able to give comfort to others in their afflictions. You see, with every difficulty comes a gift. But the gift only comes to those who persevere through the
storm.
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