By Katie Matthews

My 10 month old daughter, Ashtyn, has learned to crawl. She gets into everything. Drawers, dog food dishes, trash cans, everything. I pick her up to remove her from said area or object and what does she do, crawl back to find out what exactly is in the trash can. She is
persistent. She perseveres. She is relentless and she wears her mom out. However, I admire her spirit and tenacity to keep going. This
persistence has caused me to reflect on my character and my actions. Am I persistent in areas where persistence is needed? Do I keep going when things get hard, when attacks come my way?

In 1 Peter the author, Peter is writing a letter to Christians who are facing major persecution for their faith, Christians who are refusing to rebel against God and are being mocked and opposed for their actions.

Peter writes, “But if you’re treated badly for good behavior and continue in spite of it to be a good servant, that is what counts with God,” 1 Peter 2:20 MSG. This year has been difficult. Attacks have come our way, hardships have been had, however have we persisted knowing what we are doing is for His good. But it is hard to press on. Sometimes those personal attacks can take their toll and it is easier to listen to what others say then to hold fast to the truths of His word.

Are you going through a desert season, doubting what you are doing? If God has convicted you to keep going then, you must persist, you must endure. Even if we never see the harvest or the fruit of our labor, we must persist because it is what He has called us to do, for His glory.