But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 2 Peter 1:5-6
Perseverance.
Endurance.
Patience.
Steadfastness.
In hard times.
Lean times.
Times of aggravation and oppression.
Times of suffering and uncertainty.
It is hupomone.
It is looking beyond the present.
It is knowing the sufferings of this world are not worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us (Rom. 8:18).
It is resisting temptation.
Standing strong in the face of opposition or threats.
It is not backing down or slinking away.
Perseverance is clinging to God’s sovereignty and His justice.
It is following Christ’s example.
“[W]ho for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
Bottom line: Persevere
Keep doing what you’re doing (1 Cor. 4:12).
He will give you the strength (Phil 4:13).
Don’t grow weary (Heb. 12:3).
It is worth it (1 Timothy 4:10).