Chris Bunn

27-year-old Chris Bunn hopes to become a certified barber next month. This would be a remarkable accomplishment, because Bunn lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident a few years ago.

While Bunn was considering his career options after the accident, someone suggested that he try cutting hair. There were several obstacles to overcome, but Chris met every challenge that was presented during his training. Now, he is confident that he will pass the state certification test. He even has a job lined up once he is certified.

The Christian life is filled with obstacles, but the Bible consistently exhorts us to persevere. Great rewards are promised to believers who overcome challenges to their faith and finish the race that they have begun.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”—Revelation 2:7.