"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." Revelation 2:17
Persevere in the faith means giving up our own
will to do the will of the One who saved us. It’s a battle. He who keeps
overcoming his flesh until death will be the one who overcomes. And only he who
overcomes will have the privilege of taking possession of eternal life.