The God of Patience 16b
Patience is a testimony to our trust in God. Anything other than patience is our proclamation of doubt. John Piper wrote, “Impatience is a form of unbelief.” We read Romans 8:28 which says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.” A more modern version of this same verse might read, “And we doubt that all things…”
In fact, ever moment of distraction from our planned agenda, should be a reminder of God’s sovereignty over our lives.
Tiffany Turner said, “Without having patience (courage in trying circumstances, the quality of bearing burdens w/o complaint) you cannot have mercy (forgiveness, tenderness, mildness) for someone and vice versa.”
Incompetence
Paul wrote a warm greeting to the church at Colossae. In that greeting he encouraged them to deal with people in patience. Turn and read Col. 1:10-11.
Frustration due to the incompetence of others generally leads to the exposure of our inner weakness. These trying situations should be viewed as opportunities to express our faith in God’s plan for our lives. Keeping our cool shows both our faith and inner strength. Does this mean that we are to never express our displeasure to the incompetence of others? What are ways that Christians should express their displeasure toward others?
Good has already considered that…
Nothing that we could ever endure is out of the sight of our God. The knowing thumb of God is constantly on the unknowing pulse of His people. Though we may not know the next moment, He knows the end from the beginning. (Is. 46:10 and Acts 15:18)
The story of Joseph is a perfect example of this Biblical truth. Genesis 37-50 tell the story of a truly patient man. The end result of his patience was the opportunity to see the glory of God revealed. This would have been forfeited had Joseph expressed his displeasure out of due season. Someone read Gen. 45:7-8 and 50:20.
Job… enough said!
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