It isn’t coincidence that the topic of perseverance in the Christian faith through the many afflictions we face was put last. After all, the title of the book, Bright Hope for Tomorrow, gives the image of a light in a dark place. Usually, these dark places we live in as believers are filled with affliction. And the intent of the enemy through these afflictions is to force you to resign your commitment to Jesus. To make you feel like it isn’t possible to persevere, so you quit. However, God’s intent through these many afflictions brought on by the enemy is to use them to conform you increasingly into the image of Christ...