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Patience: Key to the Promises of God Part 03

‘Patience: Why You Need It; How To Get It’ For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise - Hebrews 10:36 . Patience matters. It is a Biblical virtue, part of the fruit of the Spirit, and indispensable for surviving and thriving in the last days. Most importantly, along with faith, it is a key to obtaining the promises of God.   This is our third and final part of the series on patience. Part One was an introduction to this subject with an amplified definition and description. To access Part One , click this link. http://majdali.blogspot.com/2023/09/patience-key-to-unlocking-blessings-of.html Part 02 spoke about the patience of Job; he is a great case study of patient endurance and experiencing the mercy and compassion of God during trials. For Part 02 , click this link: http://majdali.blogspot.com/2024/02/patience-key-to-promises-of-god-part-02.html In Part Three , we focus on the practical side: the benefits of patience and w...

Patience: Key to the Promises of God Part 02 ‘The Patience of Job’

That you do not become sluggish but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises - Hebrews 6:12 In our changing, trying times, the one thing we need above all else is divine patience; it can help you plough through the obstacles and keep going unto victory. More than that, it is a key to receiving the promises of God. Abraham had it, and so did Job - what about you? In Part One we defined and described what is Biblical patience, based in part from James 5:7-11 . You can read it for yourself at http://majdali.blogspot.com/2023/09/patience-key-to-unlocking-blessings-of.html The paragon of patience was the patriarch Job. Few people have suffered as much as this man. He was exceedingly blessed by God and then tragedy hit on many fronts: in one calendar day, he lost his flocks, workers, and children. If that weren’t enough, he lost his health. His wife told him to let go of his integrity: just curse God and die. Fortunately for him and us, he did not listen to her. ...

Patience: Key to Unlocking the Blessings of God

Patience: Key to Unlocking the Blessings of God - Part 01 What circumstance in life tries your patience? For me, it's driving on the residential streets and country roads of the United Kingdom. They are way too narrow and clogged with parked cars, and there is a continuous weaving between the stationary cars and those that are in motion.   Worse still are the little country lanes, lined with vegetation, that are wide enough for only one car but host two-way traffic. The last thing I want to see is another car coming from the opposite direction or, worse still, a large tractor. Once encountered, either they or I have to back up in a wide space on the side so the other can pass. Recently the lane was so narrow my Kia Sportage barely fit and there was no place to back into if another car came. Yet, the ‘stiff-upper lip’ ‘keep calm and carry on’ Brits take it all in their stride. Another real-life incident happened to us as our plane landed at its destination. The safety protocol dicta...