Patience is the ability to show forbearance and self-control, especially in waiting for God’s will. Believers are expected to be patient in their dealings with others and in their expectations of God’s actions.
God’s patience
Ex 34:6–7; Ro 2:4
Also see: Ne 9:30; Is 48:9; Is 65:2; Joe 2:13; Jon 4:2; Na 1:3; Ac 17:30; Ro 3:25; Ro 9:22; 1 Pe 3:20; 2 Pe 3:9
The patience of Jesus Christ
1 Ti 1:16
Also see: Mt 17:17; Jn 14:9; 2 Pe 3:15; Re 2:21
Other examples of patience
2 Th 1:4 the Thessalonian believers; Heb 6:15 Abraham; Jas 5:11 Job
The churches of Asia Minor:
Re 1:9; Re 2:2
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
Ga 5:22
Also see: Col 1:10–11
God’s people should exercise patience
Pr 19:11; Col 3:12
Also see: Pr 14:29; Pr 16:32; Pr 25:15; Mt 6:14–15; Mt 18:35
People who need particular patience
Christian leaders
2 Ti 4:2
Also see: 2 Ti 3:10
Christian masters
Eph 6:9
Patience is necessary in church life
Eph 4:2
Also see: Ro 15:1; Col 3:13; 1 Th 5:14
God’s word is to be received with patience
Heb 13:22
Also see: Pr 2:1–5; 2 Ti 4:3
Patience is a characteristic of love
1 Co 13:4
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Ps 33:20; Jas 5:7–8
David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:
Ps 5:2; Ps 27:14; Ps 37:7; Ps 37:34; Ps 38:15
Ps 119:166; Ps 130:5–6; Pr 20:22; Is 8:17; Is 30:18; La 3:24; La 3:26; Mic 7:7; Zep 3:8; Ac 1:4 Jesus Christ’s instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit; Ro 8:25; Ro 12:12; Tt 2:13; Heb 6:12; Heb 6:15 the example of Abraham; Jas 5:10; Re 6:11
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.