Patience is a virtue. That is what you hear most times when things don't usually go our way. A car cuts you off in traffic... patience; Light turns red and you are already running late... patience; elevator closes as you try to catch it.. patience; you run up a flight of stairs to the 14th floor... patience; the receptionist tells you your appointment is tomorrow....... &*^%^*@!!!!!!When life throws you an unending slew of problems- it gets harder and harder to be patient. But the Bible considers patience as one of the fruits of the spirit.
" 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control" Galatians 5:22-23
Therefore, patience is expected in each and every one of us...
"12We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised." Hebrews 6:12
Being patient proves our faith in God's timing and His love. However, as mentioned above, it does not come easy. We go through about a hundred or more trials a day- from waking up so early for work to sleeping without getting any homework done. We face our own struggles every single day. But, James 1:2-3 reveals that trials are God's way of refining our patience:
" 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
But we know that we can't be patient for so long. There will always be something that will cause us to stumble. No worries though, God expects us to fall as well. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He has included every bump we encounter in His overall plan to bless us.
"28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Yes, everything works for good- even when we fail to be patient. Because in the long run...or climb- looking at it from God's view- even if your appointment was tomorrow- God has given you the chance to strengthen your legs- you will realize then, that you've endured.
"28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Yes, everything works for good- even when we fail to be patient. Because in the long run...or climb- looking at it from God's view- even if your appointment was tomorrow- God has given you the chance to strengthen your legs- you will realize then, that you've endured.
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