2024 February

Feb 02 2024
0

Waiting patiently

Posted by | Arts, Bible Study, Destiny, Devotions, Discipleship, Media & Entertainment, Missions, Worship & the Arts | No Comments

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness… Galatians 5:22

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12

 

I believe that we are in the midst of a great transition from the current age of corruption and control, into a new Kingdom Age, where the love and glory of God is known throughout the world. 
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 BSB

The Lord has shown me many things, over the last few years, that will happen in this transition process. I thought those things would have happened already. I confess, that I have wanted the process to go much more quickly. I was hoping to see much more of God’s glory released by now.

I was talking with the Lord about it, this week in prayer, and asking Him to ‘do it now.’ He reminded me that He is patient. Then, my bible reading today was in 2 Peter. Verse 15 in the third chapter was highlighted to me.

And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. 2 Peter 3:15 NLT

Ah, yes. God is patient. He is patient with people walking in evil and darkness so that they can be brought in to the light, and be given the chance to repent and be saved. God’s love is patient. Patience is truly a foundation of Love.

Love is patient… 1 Corinthians 13:4

And LOVE is our assignment.

The Greatest Commandment
28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:28-31 NIV

I want to challenge you today to walk in God’s love, by being patient. Be patient with God, and His process for the world, and for your life. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with others.

Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!

P.S. Many things in my life have taken a lot longer than I thought. I have promises from God that are over 30 years old, that have still not been fulfilled. Again, I was thinking they would be fulfilled much more quickly. But, also in my reading today were the famous verses -2 Peter 3: 8 & 9 
“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:8 & 9 NIV
And God reminded me, “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 NIV.
I want to encourage you to wait patiently for the Lord today.