Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we
glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And
patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed;
because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is
given unto us.
When we go through challenges
we learn patience and through these challenges we gain experience that teaches
us there is hope in every situation. And That God will show up and we won’t be
left ashamed.
In our expectation from God, we
wait with patience because we know that our expectation will not be cut off
(Proverbs 23:18). In long wait for a desire such as healing, fruit of the womb
etc. we do not despair. Just keep your eyes on Jesus and he has promised never
to leave nor forsake you.
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that
we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
We cannot receive
God’s promise upon our lives without patience. We must not lose hope. Faithful
is he that has called us.
Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of
patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the
promise.
In temptations and trails we
need all the patience we can get, so that our faith can be perfected. When
circumstances come to try our faith in God, we should remember they are there
to make us stronger and perfect.
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.
The very little things in our
daily life teach us patience. The queue at the grocery store or bank, the
traffic lights, cleaning up after our kids and other daily activities serve as
a reminder that to live a fulfilled life you have need of patience.
We also need to teach our kids
to be patient even with others. This is what God expects from us too.
1Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you,
brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the
weak, be patient toward all men.
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things
were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience
and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation
grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
10 Good Reasons You Should Wait
On The Lord.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon
the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
1. You
renew your strength.
God refreshes, replenishes and refills you.
2. You
gain speed and momentum
(when it is time to run). You recover time and excel. you wont get worn
out.
3. You
will not faint
(when it is time to walk). Weakness is not in your vocabulary because God has
strengthened you.
Isaiah 37:9 For evildoers shall be
cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
4. You
will inherit the earth.
Psalm 62:5 My soul, wait thou only
upon God; for my expectation is from him.
5. Your
expectation is from the Lord.
Lamentation 3:25-26 The LORD is good unto
them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man
should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
6. The
Lord will be good to you.
Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for
an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry,
wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry
7. The
promise of God must surely come to pass in your life.
Isaiah
30:18 And therefore will the
LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted,
that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are
all they that wait for him.
8. You
will be blessed.
Isaiah 25:9 And it shall be said in
that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us:
this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his
salvation.
9. God
will save you.
10. And
you will rejoice in his Salvation.
I also need all the patience
too so I make this prayer.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, I may not be the
very best in waiting. Please help me to be more patient in my expectations in
Jesus name.