James 1:12–Remain Steadfast

James 1:12–"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him."

Perseverance is, by definition, a difficult thing. It asks us to withstand tension, sometimes to the point of breaking us because of the strain.  But, as James is writing here, perseverance is about staying steadfast in enduring the trials that test us, and in so doing we will be refined and rewarded.  The point is that we would remain steadfast whilst under the taxing struggles of this life.  So let us not grow tired of being perseverant for if we are we will receive blessing from God.