Perseverance fueled by Understanding
Another means of persevering is understanding—why certain things are happening, knowing that those challenges came for a reason.
Joseph is a palpable case for study. Regardless of his gifts, he was downtrodden. He was despised for his radiance. He was rejected for his uniqueness and thrown into a pit for his eloquence. He was sent to prison for his loyalty and abandoned in solitude.
Why?
Who could tell what was on the mind of Joseph? His dreams. Did he compare the sight of the eleven stars bowing to him with the sight of jailers, wardens, and prisoners? Did he hold on to the picture?
Your present and future may be very distinct oxymorons, but you need understanding. The goal you have in mind and the present situation may be distinct, but you must understand that it is a process.
Jeremiah 29:10–11 (MSG)
“[10–11] This is God’s Word on the subject: ‘As soon as Babylon’s seventy years are up—and not a day before—I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.’”
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