Life is a Battle

James 5:11

You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

In life the crises and challenges we all go through can strain us to the very end of our strength. It is in such times it is easy to want to give up. But James offers us another perspective. He says that while life is a battle, it is also a blessing: “Indeed we count them blessed who endure.”

In the example of Job, we find encouragement and the power to persevere in life’s darkest hours. That power is deep-seated in God, who is compassionate and merciful. Even when life is hard and so very painful at times, we can persevere because God is there. His mercy endures forever! I pray you are encouraged with this word today.