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Righteous Resilience

resilience rɪˈzɪlɪəns/ noun 1 . the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. 2 . the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. (cue sentimental inspirational poster image...) ________________________________________________________________________________ If there's one lesson we can learn from the heroes of the faith it is righteous resilience.  We do not see in scripture declarations that all will be sunshine and lollipops when we come into the Truth, but rather, we see examples of how to be faithful amidst adversity.  Comfortingly we also see examples of how to get up, brush yourself down and get on with it after falling flat on your face! Mm, not much dignity in a face plant.... During the last couple of sabbath gatherings we have been looking at what Yeshua taught about the days that were to come.  Here in the western world we are blessed to live in a culture that allows us