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If you have children, coach or teach, then you understand willful disobedience. Unfortunately, human nature tends to cause adults to become angry, frustrated or resentful. In the heat of the moment, its not uncommon to say or do something you regret. If only individuals possessed the Lord’s patience.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9.
One of the more awkward conversations in the Bible occurs in John 21. Peter meets face to face with a resurrected Jesus. Without bringing up Peter’s public denial, Jesus asks him if he the loves the Lord three times. These words cut to the heart, a painful reminder of Peter’s past transgression the week prior. Before the day was over, Peter received a glimpse of the Lord’s patience.
Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go,” John 21:18.
In this age of instant gratification, its hard to allow time to take its course on life. Instead of pressing others to comply with your rules and regulation, sometimes you have to let those whom you love to wander off. Only when people come to their senses will the day of repentance arrive. Therefore, as a friend, mentor or parent don’t force the issue. Rather, pray that the Lord’s patience will awaken souls and lead to salvation.
by Jay Mankus
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