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Romans 8:25
25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
If we are impatient, it probably has something to do with what this verse implies -- godly patience (that is, a gracious and expectant waiting) comes to the one who puts his or her hope in things that cannot be lost, forgotten, faded, or possibly never even received. Much in this world will not last, and there are so many things that we are not even sure that we can ever obtain. Even if we do finally reach our goal or receive our prize, there is no ultimate fulfillment or peace to be had. The promises of God, however, are true and will be fulfilled; if we place our faith in the God of Promise and persistently ask Him for all that we need and desire, we can be assured of an answer. Since it may take long to receive an answer to our prayers, however, we need patience -- and will learn it from our seeking and waiting!
Bookmarked 8 months ago.
Judges 6:6
6Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the LORD for help.
6Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the LORD for help.
Israel cries out to the LORD, and he answers their cry--but He seems only mildly sympathetic, reminding them of the things that He had done. Who were the Midianites when compared to the power of Egypt when she had enslaved the Israelites? But Israel was not entirely innocent, because they had not obeyed the LORD while they dwelled in safety. Still, He proves Himself faithful to preserve Israel (as we see later) to show His glory and immense patience.
Bookmarked about 1 year ago.
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