40 Days Journey

The Bible is clear that God considers 40 days a spiritually significant time period. Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for his purposes, he took 40 days:

Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days on rain.

 Moses was transformed by 40 days on Mount Sinai.

The spies were transformed by 40 days in the Promised Land.

David was transformed by Goliath’s 40-day challenge.

 Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal.

The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change.

Jesus was empowered by 40 days in the wilderness.

The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after his resurrection.

Hang in There

“Those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved.”…Matthew 10:22

Are you discouraged as a parent? Hang in there. Are you pessimistic about your job? Roll up your sleeves and go it again. No communication in your marriage? Give it one more shot…

The Land of Promise, says Jesus, awaits those who endure. It is not just for those who make the victory laps or drink champagne. No sir. The Land of Promise is for those who simply remain to the end.