There’s a story of a marathon runner who, in the middle of a grueling race, twisted his ankle. Though injured and in pain, he didn’t quit. He limped to the finish line, long after the crowds had gone. When asked why, he said, “My country didn’t send me to start the race—they sent me to finish it.”

In life, there are seasons when everything feels heavy. The days are long, the answers feel far away, and we wonder if we’re really making progress. But Hebrews 10:36 reminds us that we need endurance—not just to survive—but to finish faithfully and receive the promise.

Endurance isn’t glamorous. It often looks like praying when you feel dry, showing up when you’re discouraged, and trusting God when you can’t see the results. But it’s in these moments that God pours out grace—not to escape the process, but to walk through it with strength.