'Patience in God's Timing' Tagged Posts
Patience in God’s Timing – Haste Makes Waste | Day 5
Day 5: Patience in God’s Timing Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:8 (KJV) Reflection: This verse reminds us of the importance of establishing our hearts in patience, as we await the Lord’s return. It highlights the virtuous circle of patience, endurance, and faith. This reinforces the lesson from the prodigal son’s story – his ultimate shift from haste to patience, and the resultant restoration and redemption. Illustration: It’s like…
The Humble Return – Haste Makes Waste | Day 4
Day 4: The Humble Return And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. Luke 15:20 (KJV) Reflection: This verse depicts the prodigal son’s humbling return and the father’s compassionate welcome. Despite the son’s previous impatience and disregard, the father waits patiently for his return, demonstrating unconditional love. This teaches us the beauty of patience,…
Learning from Mistakes – Haste Makes Waste | Day 3
Day 3: Learning from Mistakes He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 14:29 (KJV) Reflection: This Proverb underscores the wisdom in being patient and measured in our reactions. The younger son was ‘hasty of spirit’ and his actions exalted folly. His hasty choices reflect a lack of understanding and wisdom, which ultimately led to his downfall. This scripture prompts us to practice patience and gain understanding, avoiding…
The Bitter Reality – Haste Makes Waste | Day 2
Day 2: The Bitter Reality And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. Luke 15:14 (KJV) Reflection: This verse paints a vivid picture of the harsh reality that the younger son faced after squandering his inheritance. His hasty decisions, driven by his impatience and desire for immediate gratification, led to a life of hardship and need. The bitter circumstances he found himself in are a stark reminder…
The Rash Request – Haste Makes Waste | Day 1
Day 1: The Rash Request And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. Luke 15:12 (KJV) Reflection: The younger son’s hasty request reflects a heart not willing to wait on God’s timing, choosing instead to pursue his own desires prematurely. This impatience led him to a path that was fraught with challenges and sorrow. His demand for the inheritance was a…
