Posts Tagged ‘ Patient ’

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, CSB

We find joy in imitating the patience, humility, and gentleness of God’s love, living sacrificially as Christ did with us. We believe Jesus lived this way, so we bring His peace to others.

VerseD: Romans 10:17

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

Romans 10:17, CSB

We find joy and patience in knowing that God was patient with us yet sent others to preach the gospel to us that we might believe in Christ. May we be patient with others and learn the joy of helping them hear the gospel.

VerseD: James 5:8

You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

James 5:8, CSB

We find joy in the loving patience of God which pushes us toward patience with others, for we know He has been patient with us and with the whole world, giving the lost more time to seek Him.

VerseD: Matthew 16:25

Then Jesus said to his disciples,“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Matthew 16:24, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, and He calls us tondeny our own will over our lives and humbly and patiently follow His will.

VerseD: Romans 5:8

But God proves his own love for us  in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, including coming 2,000 years ago to live as a sinless man to die to take away our sins, because He loves His Creation and wants to be with His redeemed people.

VerseD: John 3:17

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

John 3:17, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, and He sent Jesus at just the right time to bring salvation to those who will believe in His saving work on the cross. He will return at the right time, too, so let us seek His glory and the salvation of others while there is still time.

VerseD: Galatians 6:9

Let us not get tired of doing good,  for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9, CSB

God moves in His own time, so may we remember His patience as we struggle through this life, living as Christ did and loving others with the Word of God and acts of kindness while we await Christ’s return.

VerseD: Matthew 4:4

He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Matthew 4:4, CSB

God moves in His own time and His own ways, but He has told us how to overcome temptations, evil, and our desires: His Word. Trust that He will do what He has said. Trust in His Word.

VerseD: Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Colossians 3:2, CSB

God moves on His time in His way, so let us focus on His will and timing. This will save us anxiety and fear, helping us to live holy and joyful lives.

VerseD: 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9, CSB

God acts on His time, not ours, but His patience flows from His love for us.