Learning Patience by Following God's Example

Psalms 85:16. God provides us the best example when learning patience and long-suffering. He is a truly a God of patience. The Bible shows us ample examples of where God has shown His patience with His creation, mankind. In the Old Testament, the Israelites time and time again disobeyed God to worship other idols and to do what they thought best. The Israelites were a chosen people to fulfill their Creator's purpose, but instead they continuously rebelled against God. God was more than justified to have disowned the Israelites, but He loved them. Therefore, time and time again, He showed His patience toward the Israelites. Through His compassion and grace, He was patient with the Israelites no matter how disobedient and sinful their actions (Psalms 86:15 “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth”). Having love and compassion for others is the secret for us learning patience. Without true love and compassion toward others, we will not learn patience.

PSALMS 86 BIBLE SCRIPTURE Psalms 86:15, “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”