2nd Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
The Christian’s life is not a bed of roses, nor is it a carefree way of life, where persons are insulated from the change of fortunes and circumstances that affect ordinary people. There are times in our lives when we may have easy-going days, and there are other times when things may not work according to plan, or expectation. At times the Christian experiences disappointment, grief, sickness, stress, and discouragement when the will to move forward is strained and persons could feel as if their drive is lost.
At other times we might have mountaintop experiences, and we may feel as if we are on top of the world. This is all well and good, but God reminds us in His word that we are walking a straight and narrow path that leads to heaven, and as such we may not have our own preferences always. All of the heroes of the Bible had their days of victory, as well as times when they felt deflated.
Not a single one was, or is exempt, and because of this fact, we will need that resilience that is born of God that would enable us to run the Christian race with a steady and even tread. Successful Christian living, and one’s faithfulness, are quantified as folks are able, by God’s grace, to navigate the vicissitudes of life, whether favorable or adverse.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!