Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And […]
Then he gave an illustration: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing—he couldn’t get everything in. He thought about his problem, and finally exclaimed, ‘I know—I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones! Then I’ll […]
James 5:8 Be patient. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time. I am not good at waiting, for anything. My guess is I am not alone. As human beings we expect everything to happen instantly. That’s the kind of world we live in. The […]
Colossians 3:12 You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient. God chose me! Because He loves me dearly, God chose me. What He asks me […]
Philippians 1:9 I pray that your love will grow more and more. And let it be based on knowledge and understanding. God reveals truth to people who will act on it. Some people can’t understand the truth because they are not ready for it. When you go to […]
You will have many kinds of trouble. But God gives you a reason to be very happy. Remember that we are saved because our He is patient. You did not choose Him. He chose you. And He gave you this work: to go and produce fruit–fruit that […]
