Fruit of the Spirit – Patience

Galatians 5:22

²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  

Galatians 5:23

²³ gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 

Central Truth: Patience is the ability to remain poised when provoked. 

2 Peter 3:9

⁹ The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. 

Hebrews 6:9-12, 15

1 Samuel 10:6-8

1 Samuel 13:8-14.  ⁸ Now he waited seven days, according to the appointed time set by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattering from him. ⁹ So Saul said, “Bring to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. 

 Application – 3 Ways to Grow Our Patience 

1. Redirect your desires. 

2. Focus on the good things you already have. 

3. Get on God’s timeline. 

God is seldom in a hurry.  

God is generally more interested in showing us WHO He is than telling us WHAT our future holds.