Persevere

Persevere means to push through something no matter how difficult it is to get to success. Difficult situations can be discouraging to the point of wanting to quit. However, persevere until the successful results come.

I often watch the show "Shark Tank" because it is motivating to see people become successful. The thing that majority of the inventors have in common is that their success did not come over night. It took them years to get their product made and to generate sales. One lady said it took her three tries to get on the show. She left the show with a successful deal. What if the lady did not try again after the first "no"? What if the inventors stopped creating after the first thing failed? 

The Bible says in Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Jesus had to persevere through sacrificing His life for us. It was not easy for Him but He kept His focus on the joy that was coming after. Because He persevered we have the ability to do the same thing through difficult circumstances. The difficult things will be worth going through to the end. Joy and success will come after persevering.