DAY 17: IS PATIENCE REALLY A VIRTUE?
IS PATIENCE REALLY A VIRTUE?
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4 NIV®
Devotional
It is said that Patience is a virtue, but let's face it: none of us really like waiting, especially when it applies to something that we really want. I recall hearing a story about a professor who had this rock on his desk, with the description carved into the rock, saying, "Patience is a virtue. When asked about it, the professor replied, "it's a reminder to be patient as a rock." In other words, stay grounded and rooted in God and continue to trust Him regardless of the situation or circumstance, even when you want to pick the rock and throw it at something or someone (smile). Lord Jesus, as we are reminded of Acts 2, at the beginning of the New Testament church, great things can happen if we don't get ahead of ourselves and trust you in the process.
Prayer
We thank you for the gift of Spirit, and help me to never take that for granted. Now, Father, as we wait on various things and issues that we have been praying for, let us know that waiting is a matter of who I am trusting, the penetrating power of Jesus Christ, our Rock, and my Redeemer. I pray, Amen!
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Shirley Feb 22, 2024
I thank the Father who sent the Holy Spirit to be with us to teach us and bring to remembrance all things.
Lawrence Feb 22, 2024
LORD, only You know for what I am waiting and watching. Strengthen me, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to patiently await for all you have planned for me to experience. Thank you for all 9 of the Fruit of Your Spirit. I am grateful for the time that You spend with me so as to better know You! In the name of Jesus, Amen
Linda F Smith Feb 22, 2024
Great things can happen if we don’t get ahead of ourselves and trust God in the process.
I am trusting,the power of Jesus Christ, our Rock and my Redeemer.
Linda F Smith Feb 22, 2024
Great things can happen if we don’t get ahead of ourselves and trust God in the process.
I am trusting,the power of Jesus Christ, our Rock and my Redeemer.
Be patient as a rock.