The Virtue of Patience

"I waited patiently for the Lord…" Psalm 40:1

If there is a quality and a characteristic that Christians need to make sure we emulate it is that of patience. Often there is not a lot of emphasis on patience, but it is a prerequisite to working with God and receiving His blessings. 

When we look at the life of Abraham, we often emphasize the extraordinary faith that he possessed. But rarely do we focus on the patience that he had to exhibit in order to receive the promises of God. Hebrews 6:12 says "...through faith and patience inherit the promises". The scripture goes on to say in reference to Abraham, "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise" (Hebrews 6:15). 

Let us make sure as we submit our requests and supplications unto God that we are likewise cultivating the virtue of patience.