Today's Favorite Verse: Hebrews 6:15
"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."
Two of my most favorite combinations of words, patience and enduring. They were once feared. But, now I see them as my favorite part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We must endure to the end, but it's only possible through Christ. This is when we are yoked together, for enduring well is not done alone. This is how we come to know Jesus Christ as our redeemer. Patience is a divine Christ-like attribute and can only be obtained again through Him. It is when we submit ourselves according to His will. We give up trying to take control and having things done our way. We understand He has a plan for our lives and we will work through this together. All that we pass through is for our good, for we become more like Him. The promise is eternal life.
"You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. The tempering effect of patience is required. Some blessings will be delivered here in this life; others will come beyond the veil. The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. That progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether initially it be to your individual liking or not. When you trust in the Lord, when you are willing to let your heart and your mind be centered in His will, when you ask to be led by the Spirit to do His will, you are assured of the greatest happiness along the way and the most fulfilling attainment from this mortal experience. If you question everything you are asked to do, or dig in your heels at every unpleasant challenge, you make it harder for the Lord to bless you."
(Richard G. Scott, "Finding Joy in Life", Apr 1996 General Conference)
"In your patience possess ye your souls."
(Luke 21: 19)
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