Persevere in Christ

There's a new appreciation around here for those daily pill dispensers: it reminds Mister Bill and I what day it is. I suggest the most appropriate word today is "persevere." Jude speaks plainly and prophetically about troubling times when Believers' perseverance will be tested. Like unwelcome critters sneak into our homes unnoticed, murmurers and complainers and pretenders are among us. Jude offers beautiful words to encourage us to stay the course: "But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit, and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life." (Jude 20-21). At whatever point of perseverance you find yourself right now, only one perseverance matters: persevere in Christ Jesus. Keep on keeping on!