"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 Peter had written this letter within twenty to thirty years after Jesus ascended into heaven and had stated He would return soon.... Continue Reading →
James 5:8-9 Be Patient And Don’t Grumble
"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!" James 5:8-9 James had just given the example of a farmer in how he must patiently wait for the rains to come... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 1:15-16 The Worst Sinner
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe... Continue Reading →
Romans 9:22 Great Patience
"What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath--prepared for destruction?" Romans 9:22 Paul had just pointed out that God will show mercy to some and not to others, and that He raises some up purposefully to demonstrate His power. The... Continue Reading →
John 7:6 The Right Time
"Therefore Jesus told them, My time is not yet here; for you any time will do." John 7:6 Jesus had been in Galilee and the festival in Judea was about to start. His brothers told Him that He should go in order to become more well-known. Jesus then told them that this was not the... Continue Reading →
