Archive for 'Perseverance'

Seeing, Believing, Persevering

Matthew 9:27-31 Isa 29: 17-24 / Psa 27 Let it be done for you according to your faith. (Matthew 9:29) Lord, in our sins we grope in the dark; Help us as we strive to believe. Grant us the grace to “see” with our heart What our eyes may fail to perceive. As Jesus went [...]

Perseverance in Persecution

Luke 21: 12-19 Dn 5:1-6,13-17,23-28 / Dn 3 This will be a time for you to bear witnesses to them. (Luke 21:13) Reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion, It will fortify our faithfulness; And prepare us for persecution When called to be His witnesses. (Jesus continued), “But before all this, they will lay hands on you and [...]

God’s Word Forever

Luke 21: 5-11 Dn 2:31-45 / Dn 3 All that you see here — the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down. (Luke 21:6) No stone upon a stone or throne Can last on earth in God’s design, Believe the Word of [...]

Perseverance in Prayer

Luke 11: 5-13 Mal 3:13-20b / Psa 1 … he will give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. (Luke 11:8) Turn to God in our darkest hour, Persevere in pray’r to be freed From nature’s destructive pow’r, Or the forgiveness that we need. (Jesus) said to (His disciples), “Suppose one of you has [...]

Faith Conquers Prejudice

Matthew 15: 21-28 Nm 13 / Ps 106 Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted. (Matthew 15:28) God always tests our fidelity Before our prayers are granted; Those who pray in all humility Will never be disappointed. Jesus and His disciples came to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from [...]

Perseverance in Rejection

Luke 4: 24-30 2 Kgs 5: 1-15 / Ps 42 I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. (Luke 4:24) It’s harder to evangelize Relatives or even closest friend; They’re likely first to criticize, Justify, and their old ways defend. “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “no prophet is accepted [...]