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2Chron 20 The Chronicler tells us in Ch. 22 “Jehoshaphat followed his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved.” What a tribute! What did he know that helped him stand apart from the world? He knew these things and applied them:

He lives in heaven, he rules over all.
He knew that God has the strength and the power so that no one can stand against Him.
He knew and remembered that God had delivered in the past so he could trust God for the future.
He knew that before facing any enemy he needed to stand before God.
He knew that God hears the cry of his children and that God is a deliverer.
He knew he could request help from God even when he didn’t know what to do.

However, for all that he knew, in his later years, he aligned with the evil king Ahaziah king of Israel, and acted wickedly in so doing. The prophet told him because you allied with Ahaziah, the Lord has destroyed your works.

Paul was right: be ye steadfast immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord. [1Cor 15:58]

Rev 2 Paul wandered through what we know today as Turkey, planting churches. As he was preparing to return to Jerusalem for the feast he prayed over the Ephesian elders on the seashore of Miletus because he knew that in the future fierce wolves would seek to turn their faith away. The Apostle John has been given witness to that very happening some years after Paul’s death. Although steadfastly persisting it was through manmade efforts not the true love of God. We too get caught up in the works of today and fail to return to our first love of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. But not all is lost. Listen to what John writes from the lips of Jesus:

“To the one who conquers, I will permit him to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.” [Rev 2:7]

Rev the way2

He is holding you in his grasp so you may not fail. He has engraved you upon his palm. Your ‘job’ is to remain faithful and do not give up but hold on. He is walking with you just as he did with those two on the Emmaus road long ago. Do not be not slow of heart to believe, but remain steadfast. His blessing and his magnificent and precious promises are ahead. He has overcome death’s sting so you could walk victoriously today. Therefore, be ye steadfast, immovable; your labor will not be in vain.

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“Be Ye Steadfast”

The Way is Sure…Be Steadfast