We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up." Hebrews 12:1-3
"As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all."
Hebrews 12:7,7
"No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening--it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way."
Hebrews12:11
"Run with endurance..." Paul says.
- 1.the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way."she was close to the limit of her endurance"
synonyms: toleration, tolerance, sufferance, forbearance, patience, acceptance,resignation, stoicism More
- We are being disciplined here on earth and we need courage and endurance - of which I have none.
But God has courage, patience and endurance, and everything he has is mine for the asking so I continue to pray for these things.
It is not natural for children to share or to have good manners. A parent must teach this to his child or they will grow up selfish and rude. I'm glad I am God's child and he takes the time to discipline me. I just hope I will carry his courage and endurance within my heart until the end.
Paul is right, looking at Jesus and what he went through does help me not to give up.
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