do not grow weary” (Gal. 6:9). Perseverance in stage one brings hope and divine love to our hearts through the Spirit. “Tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Rom. 5:3–5). However difficult your service or intense your suffering for Christ, stage one is still a “momentary, light affliction,” and stage