1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
We know that God calls us to live these values / qualities in our lives. For the purpose of this mini lesson, we will discuss patience.
Luke 8:15
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
A seed that is planted and grown with care and patience will produce fruit. This means the gardener made sure the soil was right, kept it watered,
provided nutrients and so on. The same goes for any situation or person. If you are getting your Ford car fixed, bringing it to someone who knows Ford
model cars is a better *planting ground*. With time and the proper tools, the car will be running fine.
James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire,
wanting nothing.
Now, I wouldn’t want to take my car to my local motorcycle shop to have it fixed. They might be able to get it running, but without the proper tools or
knowledge my car is now an accident waiting to happen. It could even have made my car problems worse.
So when we are tried/tempted/tested, it is better to let God work within you and to let Him *fix* you up right the first time. Otherwise it just has to happen over again and again until you do it thoroughly.
Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.
When we work with patience, and allow God to work things in His time, it allows us to grow closer to God more perfectly and completely. We close up the gaps in our lives where the adversary could’ve gotten in.
Some trials may take longer then we want to pass. But God won’t make us face it longer then we are able to. Pray for patience and strength, pray for resolutions, and understand that God knows how, why and when to do it all so that you can grow closer to Him more perfectly.
