“Endurance” is the name of an American reality television program.

The contestants of Endurance live in a remote location and participate in various mental and physical challenges.
>> The outcome of the competitions determines which players are eliminated.

The winners receive an all-expenses paid vacation package to an exotic location as the prize.

Christian Life is also a test of Endurance!
Unlike a reality show, it is real life….
… There are various mental, spiritual, emotional and physical challenges

Unlike an-all expenses paid vacation package as a prize…
… the Christian test of Endurance rewards Eternal Life.

Are we ready to rise to the challenge of this Christian Life of Endurance?

In this life of bravery and dare, we have the strength of an Enduring Factor – God’s Word!
“Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words will endure forever” (Lk 21: 33)

The Gospel of the Day is an exhortation to being committed to the Christian Life of Endurance by trusting always in the Enduring Word of God!

Words have immense power and potential.
>> They can cut.
>> They can hurt.
>> They can heal.
>> They can build.
>> They can make.
>> They can break.
>> They can crush.

And God’s Word has ultimate control and infinite power.
>> God’s promises through His Words are forever.

This is clearly manifested when we travel through the pages of the Bible.

>>> Abraham was called to a distant and unknown land.

He was promised descendants as many as the stars of the sky and the sand on the shore.

But nothing worthwhile seemed to be happening…
… God’s word seemed barren and infertile.

Yet, the enduring faith and the enduring trust of Abraham prevailed at the opportune time…
> God’s Word came to fulfillment and great completion

Yes, “Heaven and earth may pass away, but His words will endure forever”

>>> Moses was called to become the liberator of a nation.

He was promised complete guidance and absolute direction from God.

But often during the journey of liberation, Moses had to face the ire of the people…
… God’s word seemed empty and betraying.

Yet, the enduring conviction and the enduring confidence of Moses got him through…
> God’s Word displayed great glory and a mighty witness.

Yes, “Heaven and earth may pass away, but His words will endure forever”

Job was blessed with immense comforts and vast riches.
He was however permitted to be tested by Satan and lost much of his security and wellbeing.

Hopelessness and wrenching despair seemed to be his best companion.

God’s Word seemed to be abandoning and deserting him…
… Yet, the enduring tenacity and the enduring perseverance of Job prevailed to the end…

God’s Word showered him with great and marvellous riches.

Yes, “Heaven and earth may pass away, but His words will endure forever”

What is my faith and trust and hope in God’s Word?

In moments of life-crushing events and soul-hurting situations…
>> Do I endure and trust in the enduring and eternal power of God’s Word?

In times when the asteroids of bad luck crash against the surface of my life…
>> Do I endure and remain firm in the enduring and everlasting strength of God’s Word?

In times when my family, community and my world gets reduced to total splinters…
>> Do I endure and be positive in the enduring and emphatic might of God’s Word?

The Lord has promised each one of us, immense blessings and graces through His Word.

>> At times there are delays in the fulfillment of God’s Word, as in the case of Abraham
>> At times there are frustrations in the following of God’s Word, as in the case of Moses
>> At times there are misunderstandings in the listening of God’s Word, as in the case of Job
But the Lord invites us to remain Faithful, Trusting and Patient!
 

Let us seek to win the Christian test of Endurance by throwing ourselves into the Enduring power of God’s Word!

Yes, “Heaven and earth may pass away, but His words will endure forever”

God Bless! Live Jesus!