Patience...with People!

Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58; Isaiah 59; Psalm 103; 2 Peter 3
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Patience With People

Scripture

2 Peter 3

15 And remember, the Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved…”

Observation

Have you ever wondered why God allows terrible evil leaders to govern in so many countries? The Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. The Lord is concerned about the eternal salvation of the peoples’ of the earth more than He is concerned about their physical condition here and now.

Why does He allow so much evil? Why doesn’t He come in judgment? He allows evil to continue because of He is patiently waiting for people to be saved and if He destroys all that is evil He would destroy those that could be saved. So He waits. He is also constantly working in the lives of the ungodly to bring them to salvation and repentance. He never gives up. He is constantly at work.

Who do you know that is very ungodly? God has not given up on them. He is working in his or her life right now. He may use you and your life to bring them to a place where they commit their lives to Christ. So don’t give up on them. Now may be the time when they surrender their lives to Christ. Now may be the day of salvation for them.

Application

I will not give up on those that are living godless lives and only seem to be causing grief to everyone around them. I will not give up.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, give me Your patience for people. Give me Your heart so that I can love them the way You want me to love them. Don’t let me give up on people. Don’t let me cause anyone to stumble. You are coming soon. Come Lord Jesus!

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