Patient: “uncomplaining; tolerant; persevering” – The New Webster’s Dictionary
“4Love is patient…” – 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV)
We profess our lives to Him and then turn and life a life of this world. We give ourselves to our spouse, then walk away at the first sign of difficulty. We are visibly present at church and with other Christians, but avoid them when needs arise.
Being patient is important when we think about our Lord and Savior. Imagine where we would be if God were as impatient with us as we tend to be. God does not give up on us just because we fell down. When we fail to honor God, He continues His tolerance and rescues us from difficulty.
I am pretty sure that God does not sit around complaining about us. When I look at the word “Patient” shouldn’t I be looking for the example in Christ?
Are you demonstrating the definition of “patient”? Are you living a life here of patience? Are you patient with others as God is patient with you?
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