When endurance is the issue

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 15:4-5 ESV)

Suffering produces endurance 

 “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope…” (Rom. 5:3-4 ESV)

Remain steadfast under trial and you will be blessed

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12 ESV)

You need endurance

 “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” (Heb. 1o:36 ESV)

Therefore…

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (Heb. 12:1-3 ESV)

“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy…” (Col. 1:11 ESV)

“…being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience…” (Col. 1:11 NIV)

Quote:

“If God sends us on strong paths, we are provided strong shoes.” - Corrie ten Boom