A common expression is that “patience is a virtue.” However, the Christian knows, understands, and believes that to have and to practice true patience is far more than a human virtue. True patience is the fruit that only the Holy Spirit can produce in us, and through us, which He does. Therefore, brothers and sisters in Christ: In a very impatient world…practice godly patience.
Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Colossians 3:12-13
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient.
“Patience does not ignore the provocations of others; it simply seeks to respond to them in a godly manner. It enables us to control our tempers when we are provoked and to seek to deal with the person and his provocation in a way that tends to heal relationships rather than aggravate problems. It seeks the ultimate good of the other individual, rather than the immediate satisfaction of our own aroused emotions. Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter.” ~ Jerry Bridges
The Lord bless you and keep you…
Pastor Dave
