Love Is Patient

Are you a toe tapper? Foot stomper? Finger thumper? Yes, I admit it! I am not a patient person – I’m sure that is at least one reason God gave me Mr. Bill. I should have recognized it -- the fishing pole should have been a dead giveaway ... anyone who fishes must be patient. If I do not learn patience from Mr. Bill, surely I will die of anxiety.

God is patient ... love is patient. He expects us to be patient as well. The New Testament says, “love suffereth long …” (1 Corinthians 1:4) I know what that is -- don't you? It's running in the grocery story for one or two items, and ending up behind someone with a buggy full. It's leaving work late for an appointment, and getting stopped by every traffic light. Actually, it's much more like praying knowing God's answers and timing are perfect. It's faithfully obeying His commands in spite of the difficulties. God rewards our patience with endless joy and a spirit of peace. Therein is the Love of Christ, brought about by Godly