Tenacity

Tenacity

The whole book of Revelation taught us one central theme: Patience Endurance.

Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. - Rev 2:10

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. - Rev 3:10

Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. - Rev 14:12

The enemy will find opportune time to wear you down. It is either you wear him down, or allow him to wear you down.

Grace doesn't mean that you can simply rest and do nothing. Grace means that you are empowered with Christ to overcome every fiery dart that the enemy throws at you. And it takes tenacity in us to win the war, even though the battle is already won by Christ.

The only way to grow in tenacity is by the renewing of mind (Rom 12:2) to the truths in God's Word (Jn 8:32). You cannot build tenacity by a prophecy given to you. Your mind must remain unshakeable, unchangeable, unwavering, steadfast and immovable when it comes to the truths of God's Word.

Your life experiences may change; your circumstances may change; but the truths change not, for God changes not. Until our mind is renewed to that reality, we don't have the tenacity to stand firm in the truths for an extended period of time (of not seeing the desired results). The moment we get worn out by the enemy, we miss the privilege to receive the promises of God.

Tenacity is undervalued in the life of a believer. In order to win the war, there is a need for patient endurance.

P.S: This applies to healing for those with chronic diseases.