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As we seek to follow God’s example, may we become vessels of His love, grace, and mercy in a world that desperately needs His patient touch. Numbers 14:18 – Patience and Justice The biblical verse Numbers 14:18 reminds us of the delicate balance between God’s longsuffering and justice .
- Biblical Patience: 10 Examples from the Scripture
Abraham Waiting for a Son (Genesis 15-21) In Genesis 15, God...
- Biblical Patience: 10 Examples from the Scripture
- Job’s Endurance (Book of Job) The story of Job is one of great suffering and loss, as he loses his wealth, health, and loved ones. Despite everything, Job never lost his faith and integrity.
- Abraham Waiting for a Son (Genesis 15-21) In Genesis 15, God promises Abraham that he will have a son and that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars.
- Joseph’s Trials and Rise to Power (Genesis 37-50) Joseph’s story in Genesis 37-50 is a testament to the power of patience in adversity. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, Joseph’s trials continued as he faced false accusations and imprisonment.
- Moses Leading the Israelites (Exodus, Numbers) In Exodus and Numbers, Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness for 40 long years. Despite their frequent complaints and rebellions, Moses demonstrated remarkable patience and leadership, showing us the importance of these qualities in our own lives.
- 1 God's Patience Is Long But Not endless.
- 2 God's Patience Allows Repentance Not Rebellion.
- 3 God's Patience Is Shown in Loving Discipline.
God is not patient forever. His patience is qualified by an “until” like all good patience should be. God is longsuffering, but only for as long as is proper and right. Then God's patience gives way to wrath and vengeance. "The longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah" (1Peter 3:20). But God's patience did not last forever. The flood came (2...
Patience is not an end in itself. It has a reason. The point of being patient is to "let patience have its perfect work" (James 1:4). The reason God is patient with sinners is that he gives them opportunity to repent. God is not willing to tolerate evil. Nor does he desire to punish evil. God wants to forgive wrongdoing, and so he works patiently t...
Before we finish our lesson about the patience of God, we should add that God's grace and patience has a strong element of discipline. This is likened in the Bible to a loving father who is a strict disciplinarian (Hebrews 12:5-11). Without getting sidetracked into a discussion about the discipline of children, we can help ourselves understand the ...
Dec 13, 2022 · God’s patience with Paul. Paul’s life and conversion serves as an extreme example of God’s grace, mercy, and also his patience. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of ...
Aug 24, 2023 · When Scripture describes God as being patient, it means that He endures humanity’s flaws, does not easily get angry, and holds back judgment to make room for repentance. His patience is also demonstrated in how He condescended to work through imperfect humans to carry out His plans. Noah, Abraham, Moses, King David, and the prophets are some ...
Jul 11, 2020 · The Patience of God: A Neglected Attribute of God. God’s patience is, as far as sinners are concerned, a highly treasured attribute among his people: “But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them” (Nehemiah 9:17). But the patience of God does not today ...
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Sep 12, 2023 · Philippians 4:6. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”. In today's fast-paced world, patience often seems like a virtue that is hard to cultivate. However, the Bible teaches that prayer is an essential tool to foster patience in our daily lives.
