Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
It is that form of faith that when tried, begins with things we must never ever do, even under the most trying and difficult circumstances. In other words, the offer of economic privileges in exchange for beast worship must begin and end with a firm, non-negotiable no. And like Jesus, we must not almost bow, but should be resolute and unflinching in refusing all incentives to buy or sell under the beast’s system. This will not only call for faith in God, it will also call for practice, because trusting totally in God without reservation does not come overnight, like those packages from Amazon.
[The Great Controversy pp 621] The assaults of Satan are fierce and determined, his delusions are terrible; but the Lord's eye is upon his people, and his ear listens to their cries. Their affliction is great, the flames of the furnace seem about to consume them; but the Refiner will bring them forth as gold tried in the fire. God's love for his children during the period of their severest trial is as strong and tender as in the days of their sunniest prosperity.
But it is needful for them to be placed in the furnace fire; their earthliness must be consumed that the image of Christ may be perfectly reflected. The season of distress and anguish before us will require a faith that can endure weariness, delay, and hunger,—a faith that will not faint, though severely tried. The period of probation is granted to all to prepare for that time. Jacob prevailed because he was persevering and determined. His victory is an evidence of the power of importunate prayer. All who will lay hold of God's promises, as he did, and be as earnest and persevering as he was, will succeed as he succeeded.
Genesis 32:25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!