Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 NIV
The Gift of Patience
Who hasn’t waited for something … and then when you received the “thing," it was anticlimactic? Have you ever suffered through any disappointment or prayed for patience? Have you ever considered that Heaven is waiting patiently, too?
...Heaven is patiently waiting for you. I’m not only talking about the greeters at the pearly gates. Heaven in all of its glory is waiting for the children of God to mature into the likeness of God. Not so we can take His place on earth, but to reflect His love, light, and truth to all who need to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Heaven is patiently waiting for you to mature! And although no one is perfect in this, believers often fail to understand this truth. Salvation isn’t the end of our growing into His likeness. Rather, it’s the beginning of our new life in Christ as the Holy Spirit weaves God’s likeness into our spirit day by day. No one ever said it would happen quickly or come easily. On the contrary, Jesus warned us there would be troubles, but He promised peace in the overcoming. John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
The Gift of Patience
Who hasn’t waited for something … and then when you received the “thing," it was anticlimactic? Have you ever suffered through any disappointment or prayed for patience? Have you ever considered that Heaven is waiting patiently, too?
...Heaven is patiently waiting for you. I’m not only talking about the greeters at the pearly gates. Heaven in all of its glory is waiting for the children of God to mature into the likeness of God. Not so we can take His place on earth, but to reflect His love, light, and truth to all who need to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Heaven is patiently waiting for you to mature! And although no one is perfect in this, believers often fail to understand this truth. Salvation isn’t the end of our growing into His likeness. Rather, it’s the beginning of our new life in Christ as the Holy Spirit weaves God’s likeness into our spirit day by day. No one ever said it would happen quickly or come easily. On the contrary, Jesus warned us there would be troubles, but He promised peace in the overcoming. John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Advent reflection: Have the patience that Heaven displays. The people in Bible times waited over 400 years from the prophecy of Jesus until His actual arrival. During times of frustration and busyness, there are bound to be interruptions and bristly people to love. We are called to be the light and be patient with others. Choose kindness and generosity towards others; be gentle, and go out of your way to serve another. And in doing so, you will grow!
[It takes patience]
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Prayer:
Father,
We pray according to Your Word. We want our Love to be sincere - please teach us to be devoted to one another in love and to honor one another above ourselves. Open our eyes to see those who are in need. Help us to keep our spiritual fervor, while serving You, Lord. Cause us to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
We pray according to Your Word. We want our Love to be sincere - please teach us to be devoted to one another in love and to honor one another above ourselves. Open our eyes to see those who are in need. Help us to keep our spiritual fervor, while serving You, Lord. Cause us to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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