If I asked you to define the word “patient,” what would you say? Merriam-Webster defines being patient as, “bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint.” This is a great definition, but as Christians, it shouldn’t end there. Patience in the bible shows that the saying is true—patience is a virtue.
When I consider the word “patient” through a Gospel lens, I consider the need for us to trust in God’s perfect plan and timing—the need for us to wait patiently on the Lord and rely on Him to sustain us.
There’s something about the saying, “God’s timing is perfect,” that comes across as a cheesy cliche. Perhaps because it seems overused. Perhaps because our flesh nature is tempted to believe this isn’t true.
All things considered, I would argue we can’t hear this timeless truth enough.