Endurance

The palm tree endures abuse that would kill other trees, because it's not harmed by surface wounds. The source of life in a pal, tree is in its center rather then just beneath the outward surface, as in other trees. its roots go deep into the ground and draw nourishment during times of droughts.
The longer it endures, the sweeter its fruit becomes.

The camel illustrates the secret of endurance by maintaining the inward reserve to withstand "desert experiences".

Endurance is experiencing the power of God's love by rejoicing in trial and tribulations, the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. It's usually associated with the physical stamina required for a race. However, the character quality of endurance is much deeper then physical  stamina; in includes the strength that comes by rejoicing in the reproaches of following the ways of God. 

To endure is to tenaciously hold on until a goal is accomplished! 

What are we to endure?

• hardness
• afflictions
• persecutions
• tribulations
• grief
• temptations
• all things 

How do we endure?

Endurance is based on hope. A runner will endure rigorous and painful training for the hope that he will win the race. Jesus endured the cross and despised the shame for the joy of knowing that His death will conquer satan and bring redemption to the redeemed for all eternity. the believer's hope is that enduring trials. he will experience a grater measure of spiritual power in his life as well as rewards in heaven. 

This power includes the fruit of the spirit - love, joy and peace. The Christian life begins with faith, then hope is needed during times of testing and tribulation.

 

When trials and temptations come, we are to meet and endure them by:

• thanking God for each trial - we can be thankful for all things, because all things come from the hand of God. they are for our own benefit and can teach us character. They also "work together for good to them that love God" (Romans 8:28).
• rejoicing in all things - once we recognize the benefits that God intends through our trials, we can rejoice in them; if we lack wisdom to discern these benefits, we can simply ask God for it and He will give it to us.
• crying out when necessary -  some situations should not be endured, and God will bring relief when we cry out to Him. "Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shall glorify Me" (Psalm 50:15).
• overcoming by doing good - "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21).