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In our lives, there are many issues we thought would "never come up" or at least never be a reason of contention for us. But, is it not the "little alligators" of stress, unresolved issues, unanswered prayers, strained relationships, etc…that leave us wanting to say, “I quit!” Or, ironically, it is when nothing's happening and the days stretch on in dreary tedium that we find ourselves wanting to leave a note simply stating, "I have had enough, I quit!" Simon Peter admonishes us in 2 Peter 1:5, “For this very reason make effort to add to your faith PERSEVERANCE”. The word he uses for perseverance is hyponmone, which means STAND YOUR GROUND - Maintain your position - Stick to your guns. Peter knew what it felt like to quit, for he had resigned that fateful night in the garden when Christ needed him the most. Peter adamantly says…Trust me on this one - I have been on both sides of the fence - Stay in the game-Don’t quit, not now. The rewards, blessings and self-gratification that come from knowing you stayed at your post far outweigh the remorse, regret and hindsight when you flee - Time will pass and the season will too - You will be glad you held on. Alligators or not…it’s too soon too quit.
"Hold Your Ground!"
Ephesians 6:13 TEV |