Those That Can Endure

 

Psalm 86:1-5 (NLT)
“1 A prayer of David. Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. 4 Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. 5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.”

Through his life, the psalmist, King David, faced numerous enemies, including his own son, Absalom. In a lot of his psalms, David cries out to God for deliverance, and our Heavenly Father was faithful to provide it. In Psalm 86:2, David asks for protection, telling God that he is devoted to Him. We can sense the emotional intensity and vulnerability in David’s psalm, but his confidence in God’s power is also evident. Most of us do not bear the same burdens as David, but we can relate to being vulnerable and acknowledging that there’s no one who can solve our problems but God.

During the Last Supper, our precious Lord and Savior was preparing the disciples for what was to come: his death, resurrection, and ascension. He knows that they’ll face immense sorrow, confusion, and fear, especially after his crucifixion. In John 16:33 (NLT), he told them, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Life is full of challenges. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can count on going through trials. And let’s be real—sometimes those trials can feel like they’re too much to handle. In the moment, it’s tough to see beyond the pain and frustration, but Jesus Christ assures us that while the struggle is real, so is the victory.

Things can become so entangled and complex that we feel powerless. We may not see ourselves as those who can endure. When we’re going through it, it’s easy to lose sight of the strength we possess through Christ. Our circumstances may make us question whether we have the resolve to press on, but the truth is, God equips us for endurance, even when we feel overwhelmed. Philippians 4:13 (NLT) tells us: “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” On our own, we can’t handle everything that the world throws at us, but in Christ, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge. It's not by our own power, but by his that we are able to endure and thrive.

James 1:3 (NLT) tells us, “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” God doesn’t cause our trials, but when they come, they stretch us. They push us beyond our comfort zone and provide an opportunity for our faith in Him to grow. Sometimes, when things get tough, we might be tempted to abandon our faith. We may want to give up, but that’s when God’s love for us is most evident. He doesn’t give up on us, even when we’re ready to give up.

We can trust our Heavenly Father to bring us through the most challenging situations of life, recognizing that He never fails. He will never leave or forsake us. Our devotion to Him will be tested, and sometimes it is tested in ways that are unimaginable, but like David, we must cry out to God in humility and devotion. Our confidence in His willingness and ability to come to our rescue is always rewarded. Remember, because of His love and grace, we are those who can endure. Even when the path seems uncertain, we are not alone. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT) declares that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness, and through Him, we can stand firm, no matter what comes our way. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“Those That Can Endure”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.