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THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE

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THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE 
MAY Saturday 15th
TEXT: Romans 5:1-5
KEY VERSE: “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” Proverbs 14:29.
One of the attributes of God is patience or longsuffering. He is tolerant and very patient with sinners. He is neither quick to anger nor quick to judge. His patience flows from the abundance of His mercy. God wants his children to also share his patience. It is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, human beings by nature are hardly patient with God or with themselves. Any time we desire something, we want it quick and fast But God cannot be coerced to do our bidding. He knows the best time to act hence God's time is the best. 
“It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23.
Abraham and Sarah were impatient with God. When God seemed to 'delay' in fulfilling His promise they sought to help God out as if God was handicapped. The result was disastrous for the family and humanity. The birth of Ishmael caused a lot of strife in the family of Abraham. Even the world at large is still groaning under the pains of the product of their indiscretion. Saul was an impatient king. At Gilgal, he offered an unauthorized sacrifice because Samuel delayed in coming. For his impatience and indiscretion, Saul lost his kingship.  
“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.” Isaiah 40:31.  
There is great wisdom in patience. Impatience causes misunderstanding and strife. Impatience leads to a hasty decision that often proves wrong with negative consequences. Without patience, it is difficult to walk with God or operate in the realm of faith. You need the patience to actualize God’s promise. “And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.” Hebrews 6:15. “I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1

Thought for the day: Patience is the companion of wisdom. Have patience.
Song for the day: Trust and obey
Bible reading for the day: 
2 Kings 12-14; John 5:25-47
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