PERSEVERE! Thursday - October 28, 2010
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
In 1508, Michelangelo began his crowning work of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
The consummate perfectionist, Michelangelo soon fell behind schedule. The Vatican commissioned him to complete it in four years, but soon the artist fell behind schedule.
To make matters worse, three years into the project, Michelangelo fell from a scaffold onto cross members below. The fall crippled him, and he had to be carried to bed with broken ribs, serious lacerations and bruises.
The College of Cardinals met over the situation. The Cardinals were under pressure from many directions. Some were confused and felt weary of the whole project. There were many negative reports referring to unorthodox and inappropriate sections of the painting.
Additional financing also had been required on numerous occasions.
The 36-year old Michelangelo was weak. The heat at the top of the dome was oppressive.
But on hearing what the Cardinals were discussing, the artist rose from his bed, asked his aides to configure a canvas sling, had himself hoisted up to the top scaffold, and resumed the work, recuperating while he finished the work on time.
The Lord has called us to follow Him. Persevere in your calling. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for His perseverance to the Cross and pray for His strength to continue following Him through all difficulties.
“Our motto must continue to be perseverance. And ultimately I trust the Almighty will crown our efforts with success.” – William Wilberforce
God’s Word: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” – Hebrews 10:36
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
In 1508, Michelangelo began his crowning work of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
The consummate perfectionist, Michelangelo soon fell behind schedule. The Vatican commissioned him to complete it in four years, but soon the artist fell behind schedule.
To make matters worse, three years into the project, Michelangelo fell from a scaffold onto cross members below. The fall crippled him, and he had to be carried to bed with broken ribs, serious lacerations and bruises.
The College of Cardinals met over the situation. The Cardinals were under pressure from many directions. Some were confused and felt weary of the whole project. There were many negative reports referring to unorthodox and inappropriate sections of the painting.
Additional financing also had been required on numerous occasions.
The 36-year old Michelangelo was weak. The heat at the top of the dome was oppressive.
But on hearing what the Cardinals were discussing, the artist rose from his bed, asked his aides to configure a canvas sling, had himself hoisted up to the top scaffold, and resumed the work, recuperating while he finished the work on time.
The Lord has called us to follow Him. Persevere in your calling. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for His perseverance to the Cross and pray for His strength to continue following Him through all difficulties.
“Our motto must continue to be perseverance. And ultimately I trust the Almighty will crown our efforts with success.” – William Wilberforce
God’s Word: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” – Hebrews 10:36
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