And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Romans 5: 3-5
Patience is definitely a virtue. As I always say, life is all about choices. The quality of life we lead is directly influenced by the choices that we make. The determining factor of whether or not what we desire is worth waiting for is basically the value we place on the object of our patience.
It is always important to remember that almost everything that is worth anything has to be obtained through some type of sacrifice. Whether that is holding off on buying that new home, copping that new whip, going on that shopping spree, deciding to hold off on strolling down that aisle in marital bliss with “that one” that you are not all that sure about, etc.
The God we serve is a God of timing. Ecclesiastes 3 states that there is a time and a place for everything. Patience contributes to our calm and a healthy lifestyle. Patience contributes to OUR trustworthiness.
Therefore with that being said when we are patient:
- We see God at work in our lives
- We develop a strong testimony to others of God’s faithfulness
- We are able to achieve any objective
- We make wise, timely, and profitable decisions
- We have God’s favor
- We develop the strength to endure suffering
(Don’t blame God or anyone else. Don’t be bitter. Wait Patiently)
- We build strong relationships
- We can be used by God to help others
- We are able to see how people are saved as a result of our personal witness
- We are able to encourage people to grow in the Lord
- We are able to rescue people going in the wrong direction
- We can see God faithfully answer our prayers
- God will protect us from stressful and difficult situations
- We grow in our Spiritual Maturity
- We maximize our potential
- We obtain serenity
- We experience feelings of contentment, joy, and thanksgiving
- We position ourselves to receive God’s best
