Kingdom (autonomy) within Victory (endurance)
Where within the quality of endurance, may autonomy be found? How does a sense of self, and personal motivation contribute to one’s endurance in the face of challenges? How much can we rely on our own autonomy, without seeking guidance from a Higher Authority? Reflect on these questions for yourself. Each person’s answer will be uniquely tailored to that person’s experience, belief, and values.
G-d would like us to be dependent upon Him, like a child unto one’s father, rather than view ourselves as completely independent. The more we depend upon Him, the less need there will be to depend upon others. Therefore, ironically, we become more self-sufficient in the eyes of others, who are not aware of the source of our strength. So, endurance doesn’t necessarily occur through our own efforts only, but through a concomitant focus on G-d, by way of His strength.
If my own sense of autonomy is rooted in G-d’s authority, then, I will never stand alone, when facing the challenges of my life. Moreover, in confrontation with others, I can rest assured, that as long as I am in right relationship with G-d, He will support me, when faced with adversity, regardless of the outcome, as long as I stand in faith. Trusting in His sovereignty means that I can trust in the values, inculcated by His word.
For those who uphold a higher truth than today’s lowered standards of morality, there should be no cause to waver, in the face of the rise of the pseuod-values of the radical Left. If we humble ourselves to a Higher Authority, then He will sustain us, while maintain our faith. His word was actually engraved in stone, reiterated by the prophets, and carried upon the wind.
This may be contrasted with the ephemeral pixels of changing realities, beliefs, and standards, as per found on the ubiquitous Internet, that have yet somehow culminated more or less in the narrative norm. Conform not to what you do not believe to be true; instead, stand firm in your endurance.
The Tree of Life 