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Patience is the daughter of faith

November 14, 2010 by Christina

“You, too, must be patient. And take courage, for the coming of the Lord draws near.” James 5:8

“Our God is a God of patience.

The Lord Jesus is the great Example of patience.

The Holy Spirit is the Agent producing patience.

Trials, troubles, and disappointments, are the means which exercise and strengthen patience.

The patience that God requires, is a disposition to bear all that He has appointed for us, without complaining; yes, with resignation and hope; to wait God’s time for the mercies we need—or for answers to the prayers we put up.

Patience is the daughter of faith. It is only as we believe that God has appointed, overrules, or commands all things for our good and His glory—that we can be patient.

Patience . . . produces reliance on God, shuts the mouth from complaining, keeps back the heart from seeking revenge, and is a principal point in self-control.

Are you impatient?

Then confess it, and mourn over it before God! Impatience will make you miserable, and lead you to dishonor God. Watch against it!

Look at the patience of the Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs—of Jesus! “You, too, must be patient. And take courage, for the coming of the Lord draws near.”

James Smith, The Pastor’s Morning Visit, 1840

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  1. Diane says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    Arghhh! I flunk.
    Love you Christina!

    • Christina says

      November 15, 2010 at 8:52 am

      Awww…how about a “Needs Improvement”?

      Love you too! : )

  2. Hollie says

    November 15, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Patience is something I God has been “wrestling” me over lately … so this was very timely! I really liked this line, “Patience is the daughter of faith. It is only as we believe that God has appointed, overrules, or commands all things for our good and His glory—that we can be patient.” Have a blessed week sweet sister! 🙂

    • Christina says

      November 15, 2010 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Hollie,

      Happy Monday my friend!

      What I am learning is that it is not so much that we strive to “be patient” per se, but rather that patience is a fruit of the spirit.

      When the whole of our disposition is yielded to God, then patience will inevitably follow. May we trust Him for all those things that are being worked out in our lives. He will do it! Much love to you!

  3. Becky says

    November 16, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    I am thankful for you and your timely posts! (Timely¿? ,Did I just invent that word?)

    Much love!

    • Christina says

      November 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm

      : ) No Becky, timely is really a word! Thank you, as always for your visits! They make me glad!

  4. Trisha says

    November 19, 2010 at 1:23 am

    I’m very inconsistent in this area. Sometimes I can be so patient with the big things and very impatient with the little. 🙁 But, I love too, your words of encouragement to Hollie about patience being fruit of the Spirit and flowing from a life yielded to Him. Thank you!

  5. Nicole says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    This is excellent. Thanks for posting this. Patience and meekness is two of my favorite topics to read – because I need them.

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