Long-suffering-
Having or showing patience in spit of troubles, especially those caused by other people
I’m not sure a word can better describe our Lord.. He is so tolerate of our mistakes and our messes. He graciously picks us back up and loves on us. Day after day, He does this. This is so challenging to me, because I’m not the most patient person! Are you? But aren’t you so thankful God doesn’t treat us the way we treat others.
My,oh my! Could you imagine? He is a wonderful example of what patience should be! And so should we as Christians. The way we show patience with others, and even ourselves is a direct reflection of our love relationship with God.
Let’s look at 1 Corinthians 13:4, remember this where God defines love.
What is the very first action of love in verse 4 _______________________?
YIKES! If you say you have the love of God in your heart but you do not deal patiently with people, you need to reevaluate your heart. If you are moody, easily irritated, if you be-little others, or un-willing to work with others, if you snap at people and treat them badly, if you are treating other people in any way that brings reproach to the name of God; you need to examine your walk with Him. When we act this way, we are not walking the Spirit but in the flesh.
Go to Galatians 5:16-21 not look at verse 24
If we belong to Christ we have crucified the __________________________?
Dear sister, if you have no desire to crucify the flesh, you need to check your salvation! I’m not saying you will never have a moment of weakness and “get in the flesh” but I am saying you can not continually walk in the flesh and not feel remorse or convictions. You should feel the conviction of the Holy Spirit if you have treated someone badly.
Now go read 1 John 1:6-7 and that will lead us to our next personality trait!
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