There is no way to separate perseverance from salvation. The same is true in regards to the work of God.

That is why Jesus said, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God”.

Evil spirits are perseverant. They can only be defeated by those who have the Spirit of perseverance.

Those who continue in steady belief despite any circumstances are perseverant. They remain persistent in faith until death.

Those who are called but aren’t chosen, sin precisely because they lack persistence of faith. When facing challenges, they become discouraged, surrender to their weaknesses and accept defeat.

Imagine if all marriages unraveled in the face of difficulties. Certainly, there wouldn’t be anymore marriages.  The same goes in regards to a marriage with God, the weak are left behind.

It’s like life, itself. Among millions of sperm cells, normally only one overcomes all the obstacles, arrives at the egg and becomes a human being. This means that every human being is strong, right from the time they’re conceived. The problem is that over time, many give in to the problems and become weak.

It is no different in concerns to our salvation. Many have accepted it, but few are able to remain firm until the end.

God ordered Joshua to be strong three consecutive times. However, he never demands the impossible. How could he ever ask for something impossible to be done?

Strength isn’t found in muscles or size. Strength lies in the determination we have inside. Difficulties will never be seen as an obstacle to those who are perseverant. Instead, they’ll be used as stepping stones towards their success.

Be strong in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ!