Beloved,
We are living in a time when everything is changing so quickly, it’s almost disorienting. And in the midst of all this speed, doesn’t it seem like God is moving in slow motion?
Healings, breakthrough, restoration-these things often take forever in today’s hyper-fast world. Technology is so advanced that patience seems like an outdated virtue, something we’ve left behind with flip phones and dial-up internet.
We dream of a button that could instantly:
- Heal all diseases
- Restore every broken marriage
- Bring the prodigal child home
- Erase all debts
The list goes on and on-if only technology could fix it all.
Yet in the middle of this relentless rush, Scripture reminds us:
“We are to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” -Hebrews 6:12
So yes, beloved, despite technological leaps, patience is still very much trending in the Kingdom of God.
What is Patience, Really?
Patience is forbearance under suffering. It’s the quiet strength to endure adversity without folding like a paper straw in hot coffee.
The Greek word used in Hebrews 6:12 and James 5:10 is makrothymia-long-suffering.
a) “Through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:12 KJV)
b) “…an example of suffering affliction, and of patience… Ye have heard of the patience of Job…” (James 5:10–11 KJV)
The patience of Job is legendary. Honestly, have you met you? A delayed prayer response and you’re already in the throne room, wailing, speaking in tongues, and launching spiritual missiles at imaginary demons.
But hey-but for the patience of God, right?
God’s Longsuffering is Your Lifeline
Did you know longsuffering is part of God’s nature?
“The riches of His goodness and forbearance and longsuffering…” (Romans 2:4)
“The Lord is not slack… but is longsuffering to us-ward.” (2 Peter 3:9)
If God weren’t patient with us, we’d all be spiritual roadkill. Think about your life: rebellious teenage years, self-sabotaging choices, wild detours-and still, He waited.
But God.
His patience protected you from judgment, gave you room to grow, and offered time to choose the right path.
Patience is Also in YOU
Yes, really. If you’ve committed to Jesus, then the divine nature (including God’s patience) is part of your spiritual DNA (2 Peter 1:4).
But spoiler alert: It’s not automatic.
Patience is developed. And guess how?
Through suffering.
To suffer is to endure pain, betrayal, loss, damage. And yet… you’re still here. You’ve healed, grown stronger, learned lessons no textbook could ever teach.
You’re a Survivor, and Now a Guide
You’ve cried. You’ve stumbled. But now? You’re someone who can show others the way. You know the road-the bumps, the traps, the curves.
That’s why you’re more of a blessing now because of what you’ve suffered. You’ve turned pain into power, and loss into wisdom.
Hallelujah!
The ability to convert pain into gain has been developed in you.
#PrayerPoints4Today
- Thank God for His patient endurance toward you.
- Thank Him for the painful experiences that shaped you into someone wiser and stronger.
- Thank Him for the people who left-because they weren’t meant to come with you into your future.
- Speak over your life. Declare that you have the grace to enjoy the promises manifesting now. Shalom,
To Be Continued…
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