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Daily Devotion — Hebrews 11:1 — A Call to Persevere in Faith
There are times when we all need a little encouragement. The pressures of life are real, none of us are immune, and on occasions, we can feel weary or discouraged. Sometimes, we just need to be refreshed by taking a physical break and applying basic self-care. But there are occasions when one problem after another can leave us feeling spiritually weary. It is then, when our faith is tested, that perseverance is developed within us. Our strength to persevere is found by receiving and believing in the Word of God. Encouragement is defined as giving someone the courage and confidence to do something. This is often thought to be with kind and supportive words, or maybe even practical help, which are all a blessing. But true encouragement, or exhortation, is found by drawing closer to God. It is there that we find our ever-present help, our refuge, and our strength. Let us build ourselves up ‘in the faith,’ with the courage and confidence to trust in God, through times of great need. One way of strengthening our faith is by remembering all that God has done for us — to remind ourselves of His faithfulness. The scripture reading today is a call to draw near to God and to keep on persevering in faith, through remembrance of the reconciling work of Jesus.
