22/08/2022
Faith And Patience
▪️Oftentimes, there are those who find themselves in situations that they think require immediate divine intervention, and then begin to pray.
▪️However, they soon become panicky when nothing seems to change. This happens more when the issues are particularly time-sensitive; the deadline is imminent, yet nothing has changed.
⭐ When you’re in that kind of a situation, don’t panic or get into a frenzy; be patient.
▪️Faith and patience may seem like two opposites, but they work together.
📖 James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
▪️There’s a purpose for the trying of your faith; it’s patience.
▪️Sometimes, those things you expect or desire to happen quickly don’t happen for one reason: lack of patience.
▪️You’ve got to learn the power of patience in your faith.
▪️While you’re expressing faith, you must also demonstrate patience.
▪️James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work...”; it’s saying you don’t need to be in a hurry; don’t get agitated.
▪️Too many people get fretful and even become angry when they face challenges, and by so doing, they miss God’s plan.
▪️Challenges are a blessing.
▪️ Challenges are the springboards for your promotion.
📖 John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
⭐ So, if you’re in the world, there’ll be tribulations; there’ll be troubles.
⭐ But just because there’re problems doesn’t mean you’re defeated.
⭐ Be in charge and in control.
⭐ Faith is patient, confident, and never ruffled when tried; rather, it’s unperturbed.
📖 1 Peter 1:6-7 tells us that the trial of your faith is much more precious than gold.
▪️Just as gold glitters when it’s refined by fire, even so should your faith be stronger and ardent, no matter what happens.
▪️So, refuse to fret, because irrespective of the trouble, we’re more than conquerors. Glory to God!