Powerful Bible Verses to Help You Be Patient
Part 3
Isaiah 64:4
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear,
neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
God understands us far better than we can understand Him. There is no way to predict how He will or
will not bless us until we receive the blessing itself.
Psalms 130:5
“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Waiting is difficult, but God’s word has the ability to grant peace while we do so.
1 Peter 5:6
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
People seeking to manage their own lives without God’s help don’t allow for Him to offer love, care,
and wisdom. If we are to receive God’s aid, we first need to humble ourselves.
Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
God supports us day by day. While He is in charge of tomorrow, we are in charge of today.
Romans 8:25
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Hope requires that we look happily toward the future toward good possibilities. An impatient and
doubtful mindset lends itself to negative possibilities.
Romans 12:12
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Suffering can not be avoided in this life for any Christian, but we do have the ability to patiently
endure our struggles until they pass.
Psalms 39:7
“And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.”
Waiting is easy when we know God will support us.
Proverbs 15:18
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
During conflict, patience helps us to better manage how we communicate with one another.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is
better than the proud in spirit.”
Patience reflects humility, while a proud spirit reflects arrogance.
Exodus 14:14
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
The knowledge of God being in support of us makes patience all the more possible.
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
God is aware of our heart’s desires. He seeks to give us the things that please Him, though we have to
wait to receive. And we only receive by first aligning ourselves with God.
Philippians 3:20
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”
Salvation is an experience that comes after death, after living a faithful life. We must await such an
experience.
1 Peter 5:10
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Time functions differently for God than for us. What we consider a long period of time, God may
consider short. However, He does understand our sorrow and will support us if we patiently and
constantly seek Him.
Why Do Christians Need to Practice Patience?
Johne 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.”
Jesus told his disciples then and continues to inform believers today through Scripture, in life,
we will face difficulty. We cannot choose a life free of conflict, heartache, or hardship. Though
we don’t have a choice in whether or not life includes suffering, Jesus encourages a positive mindset.
He overcame the world and created a reality for believers where peace is possible. And though the peace
in life is ephemeral, the peace in heaven is eternal.
As Scripture has informed us, peace is a part of a patient mindset. Those who can suffer while waiting
on the Lord and trusting in Him will have lives that do not dramatically shift in the presence of
tribulations. Instead, their good and bad seasons of life will not be so drastically different because
faith keeps them steady. Patience allows Christians to experience rough seasons without doubting God.
Patience allows Christians to trust God without allowing sin into their lives to ease suffering. And
most importantly, patience allows us to live a life like that of Jesus.
The next time we face difficult circumstances and cry out like the psalmists, we can remember that they
too trusted in God. They knew His deliverance was a surety and would come with time. All they had to do
and all we have to do is wait.
“Only one life to live and soon is past
Only what’s done for Christ will last!”
Hoping to make the time I have left count for the glory of God.
Powerful Bible Verses to Help You Be Patient Part 3