What a beautiful day!
Today's topic is patience.
God is very patient with us. We are constantly stumbling along this road of life; and yet as a father is patient with his child when trying to teach him something, so is He with us. When we endure trials, He is teaching us patience, and how to grow. When we sin, we must repent to the Lord. Every time we sin, Jesus is patient with us, no matter how many times we mess up, we know that we can go to Him at any time. He will never turn us away, knowing that we are but children, who are still learning.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)
If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. (2 Corinthians 1:6)
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2)
So why does Paul include "patience" as a Fruit of the Spirit? In 1 Timothy 1:16 we see how Jesus dealt with the people. So therefore, being made in His image, should we not reflect His actions in today's world?
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:16)
As Christ is patient with us, so should we be with those around us.
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage——with great patience and careful instruction. (1 Timothy 1:16)
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (Hebrews 6:12)
He is waiting patiently for you. Go to Him.
-Whitney
