Regardless of what is right or wrong in your life this moment just praise the LORD and show some patience. When everything is going our way, patience is easy to demonstrate. The true test of patience comes when everything goes wrong. Some Christians get upset in the face of irritations and trials. Impatience is not a fruit of the Holy Spirit. The Bible, however, praises patience as a fruit of the Spirit that is demonstrated along with, love, peace, joy, gentleness, kindness, and self control (Galatians 5:22) All the fruit of the the Holy Spirit is produced for all followers of Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:14). Little steps leads to big strides. Patience does not develop overnight. God’s power and goodness are crucial to the development of patience. Colossians 1:11 tells us that we are strengthened by Him to “great endurance and patience,” while James 1:3-4 encourages us to know that trials are His way of perfecting our patience. Our patience is further developed and strengthened by resting in God’s perfect will and timing, even in the face of evil men who “succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes” (Psalm 37:7). Our patience is rewarded in the end, “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him” (Lamentations 3:25). Patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence, and love. How do we display the patience that is characteristic of Christ? First, we thank God. A person’s first reaction is usually “Why me?”, but the Bible says to rejoice in God’s will (Philippians 4:4; 1 Peter 1:6). Second, we seek His purposes. Sometimes God puts us in difficult situations so that we can be a witness. Other times, He might allow a trial for sanctification of character. Remembering that His purpose is for our growth and His glory will help us in the trial. Third, we remember His promises such as Romans 8:28, which tells us that “all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” The “all things” include the things that try our patience. We have the Lord’s strength to respond with patience and in complete trust in the Father’s power and purpose. “To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, He will give eternal life” (Romans 2:7).
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:03:52 +0000
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