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February 25, 2026Bill Reilly

Title: Persevere for the ultimate reward.

Let us run with perseverance the race that has been marked out for us… – Hebrews 12:1c

We all have had to persevere with situations in our lives or have witnessed others do the same. When I break this scripture down, Hebrews teaches us to put aside our plans and sins, seek to understand God’s plans for us, and rebuild our lives, learning that everything we do should be built around God’s plan. Easier said than done when we face hardships.

Let’s look at some examples of perseverance in the face of hardship. The Old Testament includes the book of Job, a story about a good foreigner named Job who persevered through great trials. Its teachings focus on maintaining faith in tough times. JOB is the textbook of perseverance. When you think of what that really means, and the reward is eternal, not short-lived, why is it still so hard? Jesus says in the scripture it is not easy but will be rewarding.

Real Men must persevere for the ultimate reward.

Bill Reilly
Bill Reilly

Rebecca and I have lived in SW Florida since 2018, moving from Valparaiso, IN, where they raised three children, William III, Patrick, and Rachel. Bill and Rebecca have been married for 29 years. I currently work for White Lodging Services, and Rebecca is officially retired from school teaching. As a couple, we attend Cape Vineyard Community Church in Cape Coral, FL. Rebecca and I are very active at Cape Vineyard: Rebecca in children’s ministry, and I in band media and supporting facilities.
My interests include Hunting/Fishing and traveling with Rebecca to visit the children and grandchildren. My happy place is the UP of Michigan, where Rebecca and I share time their now.