Bibledoorajar Likes the Source of Jacob's Endurance

     You have to admit, Jacob has been through a lot on his journey to the promised land. Endurance is a word that comes to mind. Just where did Jacob get that gift of endurance? I say through inheritance. Yes, as the Duck Dynasty boys say, inheritance may be inheri tense at times but for Jacob it has turned out to be a blessing because God has been a part of it. From the grandfather, Jacob has learned about faith. From the father, Jacob has learned about being a son. And masterminding all of this learning has been the Almighty, the heavenly Father.
      Of course, God's involvement is a fundamental question for all believers. Does God have the ability and desire to help us live a life of faith and spiritual stability?  Some may believe we are on our own, but the events of Jacob's life say otherwise. In the face of harsh trials, Jacob was forced to face his fears and to determine if he truly believed God would deliver him. Which would be the greater, Jacob's trials or God's power to help him? How real were the promises God made to him? How real are the promises God has made to you through His Son? His claim is to transform your every experience and circumstance into a blessing if you are a believer. This is what led the apostle Paul to cite this key promise of God made for you and me:

     "We know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).

Herein lies the strength of endurance. Behind our endurance is the power of our Almighty God--our Father. We can decide to take the next step. Praise Him.