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By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice… By faith Enoch was taken away … By faith Noah moved with godly fear… By faith Abraham obeyed … By faith Sarah judged Him faithful who had promised… By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau… By faith Jacob worshipped … By faith Moses chose to suffer affliction than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin… By faith Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe… “Through faith…(they) out of weakness were made strong.”

“…recall the former days in which…you endured a great struggle with sufferings…therefore do not cast away your confidence…for you have need of endurance…” * Endurance – a key ingredient in a Christian’s life, and one that I find myself grasping for. Over the past few months, it has become my fervent desire that I might have the endurance to bear everything that comes my way. Endurance – the word paints a scene of quiet strength, implacability and patience. Oh how I long for it from the depths of my soul! The past few months have also made me privy to certain unprepossessing facts about myself. I have realised that I can give up very easily. When faced with life’s uncertainties, I can lose my confidence and trust. Lack of knowledge of what the future holds, makes me wonder how, and whether, I’m going to make it. I question myself and God – how long must I wait? How much longer is this trial going to last? And recently, I’ve wondered, if I (or my family) were threatened, would I give...