What are some examples in the Bible of patience?
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." "I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry." "Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly." "But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."
The Bible character most known for patience is Job, says Kristen, 7: “He had to wait for his sores to go away.
He was patient with the multitudes as they pressed about Him, with the woman taken in sin, with those who sought His healing power, and with little children. Finally, He remained patient through the sufferings of His mock trials and His crucifixion."
The Bible helps us understand patience. Romans 5:3-4 says, “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” This tells us that tribulations produce perseverance, or patience.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLE: JOSEPH
In the midst of numerous difficult situations (betrayal by his brothers, false accusations, imprisonment) Joseph demonstrated patience: he accepted his circumstances and made the best of them without growing bitter and angry.
Heroic Women Of The Bible: Hannah – A Woman Of Patience And Character. Throughout the Bible, there are many stories of strong and heroic women. In this series, we will explore a story of faithful biblical woman each month.
Abraham waited a long time before the Lord gave him any children. David waited some 15 years to become king of Israel. But they both had clear and specific promises from God about what would happen in their lives. For them, it was a matter of believing God's promise.
Being a Christian in the New Testament era was not without risk, and so part of Paul's prayer is that they will “endure everything with patience” (v. 11). What might “everything” refer to?
- Waiting in Line for your Turn.
- Exercising Daily to Achieve Long-Term Results.
- Going on a Diet.
- Waiting for a Pie to Cool.
- Reading a Difficult Novel.
- Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike.
- Waiting for a Garden to Grow.
- Learning a Language.
Mary is also an example of patience. Advent is a time of waiting as we anticipate the coming of Christ. Mary, perhaps more than anyone, knows what it means to wait, as she spent nine months anticipating the birth of Jesus.
What are the biblical benefits of patience?
According to the New Testament, patience purifies faith (1 Pt 1.6), fosters hope (Rom 8.25; 15.4), leads to perfection (Jas 1.4), and pertains to charity (1 Cor 13.4, 5, 7). Thus, it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5.22), deriving its power from God (Col 1.11).
Patience involves not only the ability to tolerate delays but also the willingness to let events unfold in their own time.
Psalm 37:7 states, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him . . .” We can't wait patiently if we are not also “before the Lord” in prayer. Without the presence of the Holy Spirit we will not produce the fruits of the Spirit, one of which is patience (Galatians 5:22).
Patience can be one of the most challenging fruits of the spirit to cultivate. It's hard to wait on God and others. When you find yourself in the waiting room of life, use these prayers to help you plug into God's power to give you the strength you need.
Psalms 37:7-9. 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
The word 'patience' is mentioned in Scripture nearly 70 times.
Joseph's dreams first get him into trouble, but his ability to understand them leads him to be chosen by the Pharaoh and to save the world. We could learn a lesson about the mysteries of how the world works. Believers and non-believers can see it as an illustration of the need to keep trying and persevere.
PATIENCE IS OF TWO KINDS: PATIENCE OVER WHAT PAINS YOU. AND PATIENCE AGAINST WHAT YOU COVET.
No one is more patient than God. God's patience with us is demonstrated through God's waiting for us to respond without overriding our capacity to do so, rejecting our tardiness, or our initial failure to understand. Think of Jesus' unfolding self-disclosure to Mary Magdalene.
The Bible calls patience an attribute of God and we are to pray for it and practice it with the strength that God gives us. While it is important to consider the needs and the thoughts of others, it doesn't mean that people should let others take advantage of them.
Who lost patience in the Bible?
beginning with, Hannah. She had every reason to lose patience with God, given all her years of being barren and childless, not to mention her husband Elkanah's other wife harassing her about it. But, instead, Hannah prayed to the Lord for a child. And because of her faith, God remembered her and gave her Samuel.
Prepare Yourself Spiritually
We can develop patience by seeking to do God's will and accepting His timing, trusting that He will fulfill all of His promises to us. As we learn to be patient in small things, we prepare ourselves to face larger trials with patience.
Please forgive me, and help me to be patient with others, as You have been patient with me. Please also grant me Your grace that enables me to wait patiently for Your return, and to labor steadfastly in the meantime. It's in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. Amen.
Patience can be one of the most challenging fruits of the spirit to cultivate. It's hard to wait on God and others. When you find yourself in the waiting room of life, use these prayers to help you plug into God's power to give you the strength you need.
“Patience is one of His precious gifts and it has great value. It is a gift that helps us endure trials without questioning whether God really loves us or not. It is a gift that keeps us from being irate because we don't get what we perceive will make our lives easier.
| Methuselah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 687 AM |
| Died | 1656 AM (aged 969) |
| Known for | Exceptionally long life |
| Spouse | Edna |
Key Scripture
Luke 8:43-48: “Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years; and though she had spent all she had on physicians, no one could cure her. She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of his clothes, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped.
When King Saul died, David was finally made king. In total, David had to wait 22 years to be the king of all of Israel!