Great People of Faith - Elijah persevered 1 Kings 19:1-10, 15-19 Great faith must always include the willingness and the ability to "persevere" in hard times. Believers persevere because they are able to see God's hand in their lives even in the midst of difficulties. It is very tempting to "give up" based on the wrong criteria. But as long as God is at the center of our lives, we are learning to continue to move forward in faith.