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May 27, 2024 · Lastly, the Bible provides a beautiful note of hope, reminding us that God is patient with humanity. As stated in 2 Peter 3:9, God's patience means salvation for humankind, an assertion of divine Grace patiently waiting for us to turn to the path of Repentance. This reflects a powerful and reciprocal relationship between God's patience and the ...
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The weak test our patience because they need more from us than most. Many of us have an impulse, at least in the moment, to step in when we see a weak person in need, whether that person is young, or old, or sick, or emotionally or spiritually vulnerable. But weakness, we all know from personal experience, rarely stays contained within a moment, wh...
The fainthearted test our patience because they get more easily discouraged than most. Among the Thessalonians, some were beginning to wither while they grieved the loss of loved ones (1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11). Discouragement was drying up their spiritual strength and resolve — and so they needed more from others (who were also likely grieving). ...
It’s not hard to see how the idle test our patience. In the case of the Thessalonians, it seems, some thought Jesus was returning imminently, and so they started shirking their work and leaving it to others (2 Thessalonians 2:1–2; 3:6). The idle test our patience because they refuse to take responsibility and initiative. They coulddo more, help mor...
” This verse reminds us that our timing may not align with the world’s, but there is beauty in the uniqueness of God’s plan for our lives. “Be still, and know that I am God;” – Psalm 46:10. Embracing patience as trust means surrendering our desire for immediate gratification and aligning ourselves with God’s perfect timing.
- ‘Slow to Anger’ The God we meet in Scripture is a relentlessly patient God. He usually accomplishes his plans along the winding path. He fulfills his promises without haste.
- Patience Toward His Enemies. God’s patience, like his love, has special significance for his chosen people — the slow-to-anger God of Exodus 34:6 is none other than “the Lord,” Yahweh, the God Israel knows by covenant (Exodus 3:13–15).
- Patience Toward His People. When Paul rehearsed his testimony to Timothy, he framed it as a story of God’s patience: The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
- Patience Supreme. In Jesus, the God-man, the song of God’s slowness to anger swells to its crescendo. Jesus’s ministry was one of patience, for to be with us was to bear with us (Luke 9:41).
By exemplifying patience and kindness towards others, we demonstrate the transformative power of God’s love and reflect His character to the world. Benefits of Embracing God’s Patience. 1. Inner Peace: Embracing God’s patience allows us to experience a profound sense of inner peace, knowing that we can rest in His unwavering love and ...
Aug 24, 2023 · In the New Testament, the apostle Paul describes God as kind, forbearing, and patient (Romans 2:4). The apostle Peter also referred to God’s patience when addressing objections from scoffers then (extending to now) regarding the second coming: “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.
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Sep 12, 2023 · So, let's wait patiently on God and see what blessings He has in store for us. 5. Patience in Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.