The Power of Persistence - Hardcover

by Kevin Davis (Author)

In our lifetimes we all will meet a lot of people. Most of these people will barely become acquaintances. Others may become buddies while still others become good friends. But still even more rare are those special people who will change our lives forever. Kevin Davis has been that kind of friend. He has been a friend, a Christian, and most of all a preacher of the gospel. I first met Kevin during my freshmen year at Christian Life College. We quickly became good friends as we worked together in the Student Senate, helping each other study for exams, being roommates, and most importantly exercising ourselves in the ministry. During the time I've known him, Kevin's testimony and lifestyle have made an impact on my life. After traveling together for a summer and seeing his consistency and work ethic I can only say, "To God be the Glory." I hope as you read this incredible testimony of how the Lord helped Kevin to overcome cerebral palsy that you too will be blessed. This is not an effort to glorify a man, but to show what powerful things God can do in the life of a committed servant. Every time I want to quit or settle for less than God's best I remember, the power of persistency. I also pray that your life will be infused with the power of persistency. Thank you Kevin for being an example of the believer and thank you Jesus for giving him the strength to overcome. Rev. Paul Hicks

Author Biography

I have to admit that as I read this book as it was being written, I had to stop and ask myself several times, "Where was I when this took place?" It seems that all I remember is that Kevin is my brother and I thought we just had normal everyday lives and everyone lived as we did. Living through it and now seeing it all as in the past all of those early years just kind of blend together. But even then I knew and looking back now I can realize the persistent attitude Kevin displayed. Kevin is not the only person throughout those years that displayed a persistent attitude. Persistence isn't just a factor in those who face great challenges in life, it's also a factor for those who are called to help others. The Lord knew exactly who to put in Kevin's life at exactly the right time to carry him through what he would face at that particular time. The story you will read isn't just about Kevin. This is about an attitude that each of us needs to strive for no matter what our status in life. This is about being persistent. This is about having a goal or desire and taking risks to fulfill that desire. This is about knowing the will of God and having faith to step out and accomplish that will. The message of Kevin's personal testimony is clear. With the right attitude, you will prevail. I believe Paul speaks of persistence in Philippians 3:1-14: "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."