Strength in Stillness: Endurance Through Trials Carried by God’s Love
- meetgodattheedgeof
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
Romans 5:3–5 (NLT)
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Let’s be honest—endurance doesn’t exactly sell the Christian life. If I were trying to market it, I’d lead with the adventure, the awe-inspiring miracles, the moments where God shows up in undeniable ways. That’s the exciting part!
But Romans 5 strips all that away. No frills. No sugarcoating. Just raw, honest truth.
Here it is: There will be hardships. There will be trials. There will be times when the enemy whispers, “This is too much for you. This is as far as you go.” And sometimes, we believe him.
But Scripture reminds us—the more we endure, the stronger our confident hope in salvation becomes. And here’s the beautiful part: That hope will never disappoint.
Why? Because it’s rooted in the unshakable love of God. He’s given us the Holy Spirit, not just as a helper, but as a living, breathing reminder that we are dearly loved and never alone.
James 1:4 echoes this beautifully:
“So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
This is the Kingdom truth: God has a plan. And even when that plan leads us through valleys, through trials, through battles in our minds and hearts—we keep walking. Not because it’s easy, but because His Spirit gives us the strength to keep going.
So keep your head up. Keep your eyes locked on Jesus. Take one step after another, in faith. He’s shaping you with every step. He’s building something in you that will stand.
Trust Him. Don’t lean on your own understanding. Let His love be your comfort.
Revelation 20:9–10 (NLT)
And I saw them as they went up on the broad plain of the earth and surrounded God’s people and the beloved city. But fire from heaven came down on the attacking armies and consumed them. Then the devil, who had deceived them, was thrown into the fiery lake of burning sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Even when the enemy surrounds, even when it feels like we’re on the edge—God’s power wins. Always. Fire will fall. The enemy will be silenced. And we will stand victorious, not because of our strength, but because of His love, His Spirit, and our unshakable hope.
Amen.
