Power To Persevere

The challenges and crises of life can tax us to the

very end of our strength, and in such times it is

easy to want to give up.  In James chapter 5,

James offers followers of Christ (us, me and you)

another perspective.  He says that while life

is a battle, it is also a blessing: “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”. We find encouragement and the

power to persevere in life’s darkest hours—-power

rooted in God, Who is compassionate and merciful. 

Even when life is painful and hard, we can persevere

because God is there.  When Christ is the center of

our life, all else comes into proper focus.

“I can do all things through Christ which

strengtheneth me” Philippians 4:13

“But my God shall supply all your need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” 

Philippians 4:19

Sunday’s Sermon:

           Jesus Teaches About The

            Vine And The Branches

                    John 15:1-6