God places huge value on just hanging in there with Him. Revelation honors those who overcome with their name in the Book of Life and more. (Revelations 3:5)
In Luke 20:45-21:19 Jesus warns of all kinds of trails followers might suffer. But the crowning last verse gives us hope. "By your endurance you will gain your lives." At first glance this seems rather obvious. But we're not talking about grit your teeth, "I'm going to make it through this or else". And we are not talking about doing great deeds for great rewards. The word means "hopeful expectancy". And life here is the "true life of your soul".
That's huge! My word for this year has been "life". And I have been beyond thrilled with the diamond-like facets of joy and depth and richness in that one word. Life in Christ is worth any cost.
Lord, inspire us with the beauty of life in You. Thank you that in this holiday season You are just longing to give more "life".
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