Patiently

So after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. (Hebrews 6:15)


There are countless stories in Scripture of how heroes like Abraham waited patiently.  We are in fact told, that this same Abraham waited patiently and"did not waver through unbelief." (Romans 4:20)

Being patient is definitely not one of my stronger virtues. No matter how hard I try, which is honestly not that hard at all, I struggle with being patient with God to answer my prayers in His perfect timing.

When I read Scripture, it is encouraging to know that people who waited patiently also struggled to hold on to a promise, wavered, held on for more, questioned and wavered some more, and ended up holding on in the end.   Take heart knowing that even if your faith is challenged and it goes through ups and downs that it's still faith.

We must trust that whatever promise we have been waiting on God to fulfill, the payoff is coming.  No matter the obstacles, hang on and never let go of what God has promised!