Perseverance in adversity is a biblical virtue...and is also a Jewish virtue in particular.
Through history the Jewish people have endured poverty, segregation, rejection, and genocide....
In these times, I think we ought to learn from this spirit of perseverance, which is related to the virtue of patience. In the digital age we're used to instant gratification. Yet anything worth our time takes time. The Kingdom of God is not about instant gratification.
In light of this, true success isn't achieved by selling one's soul to gain temporary wealth and fame, but is found in a quietly humble and righteous life constructed of good decisions made daily...seemingly insignificant decisions that eventually build a lasting legacy of value.
In nature, great formations take time to develop...such as oak trees. In quiet confidence they grow, enduring the seasons, until someday they're able to provide shade. They grow at God's pace, not the world's pace...and so should we.
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