Endurance

Commentary: Often we go through situations that require endurance and trust in the power of God's love. We may not be able to fully comprehend the depth and extent of God's love, but one thing is certain. God's love endures forever.

Scripture:  Psalm 118: 1 - 14

 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

       his love endures forever.

 2 Let Israel say:

       "His love endures forever."

 3 Let the house of Aaron say:

       "His love endures forever."

 4 Let those who fear the LORD say:

       "His love endures forever."

 5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,

       and he answered by setting me free.

 6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.

       What can man do to me?

 7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.

       I will look in triumph on my enemies.

 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD

       than to trust in man.

 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD

       than to trust in princes.

 10 All the nations surrounded me,

       but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

 11 They surrounded me on every side,

       but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

 12 They swarmed around me like bees,

       but they died out as quickly as burning thorns;

       in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

 13 I was pushed back and about to fall,

       but the LORD helped me.

 14 The LORD is my strength and my song;

       he has become my salvation.