February 24

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. — Matt 24:13 BSB

This world is full of danger and peril.

A day that starts peacefully and beautifully can end in disaster and trial. Jesus spoke of great calamities—wars, rumors of wars, nations clashing, famines, and earthquakes. These, He said, would be just the beginning of troubles. There would also be persecution, testing His followers’ loyalty, and many would fail under the pressure.

But in all these dark days, one clear light would shine.

Those who endure to the end will be saved. This is our comfort in life’s trials. We cannot escape suffering or temptation, but we know that if we remain faithful, even in the face of death, no temptation can ultimately harm us. If we endure to the end, we will be saved. Nothing can take us out of Christ’s hands except unfaithfulness.

If we endure, we will emerge victorious over every enemy and danger through Him who loves us.