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  YET SHALL THE RIGHTEOUS HOLD ON HIS WAY.
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: Genuine religion is characterized by its power of persistence,
which comes from a God-given faith and is sustained by Jesus, the
Father, and the Holy Spirit.

Topics: "Perseverance in Faith", "The Role of Grace"
Scripture References: Job 17:9, Isaiah 40:30

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the enduring nature of genuine faith, asserting
that true religion is marked by its ability to persist through trials
and challenges. He explains that while superficial faith may falter, a
deep-rooted faith in God will withstand all storms, as believers are
held securely by Jesus, who is their Shepherd. Meyer encourages the
faithful to recognize their purpose in glorifying Christ and highlights
the Holy Spirit's role in sustaining a holy life within them. He
concludes by affirming that God's grace empowers believers to persevere
until they reach heaven.

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Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. Job xvii. 9 (R.V.).

WHEN the real life of God enters the soul, it persists there. Genuine
religion is shown by its power of persistence. Anything short of a
Godgiven faith will sooner or later fail. It may run well for a time,
but its pace will inevitably slacken till it comes to a stand. The
youths faint and are weary, and the young men utterly fall. The seed
sown on the rock springs up quickly, and as quickly dies down and
perishes. But where there is the rooting and grounding in God, there is
a perpetuity and persistence which outlives all storms and survives all
resistance.

You shall hold on your way because Jesus holds you in his strong hand.
He is your Shepherd; He has vanquished all your foes, and you shall
never perish.

You shall hold on your way because the Father has designed through you
to glorify his Son; and there must be no gaps in his crown where jewels
ought to be.

You shall hold on your way because the Holy Spirit has deigned to make
you his residence and home; and He is within you the perennial spring of
a holy life.

It is said that there was once a debate in heaven, as to which kind of
life needed most of God's grace. That of a man who after a lifetime of
gross sins was converted at the eleventh hour, or of a man that for his
whole career had been kept from destruction. And finally the latter was
agreed to be the most conspicuous miracle. And there is no doubt that
this is so. Yet for this also shall God's grace avail: and He shall
enable thee to hold on thy way till heaven open to thee.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/yet-shall-the-righteous-hold-on-his-way/
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