James 5:7-8 says, “Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord…Establish your heart, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”

Hebrews 12:1 says, “…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Verse 2 tells us how. We are to gaze at the Author and Finisher of our faith.

In this life we have trials. They are all in preparation so that we will finish well. The fiery trials are designed to expose and remove any dross that would weaken our faith. Paul wrote that he fought the good fight of faith.

In 1 Peter 5:8-9 Peter wrote about satan as the roaring lion. Verse 9 says, “Resist him, steadfast in the faith…” Colossians 2:7 says, “Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith…” Establish means to make firm. Fixed means to not allow anything to move you from your purpose. Our hope is in the Lord alone. He is our Steadfast Anchor.