Patience

When you think of patience or a patient person, who do you think of? I think of Abraham. How many years did he wait for his promised son? I believe he waited 25 years. What a great example, right?

Now, we need to ask ourselves; how is our patience? Do we get aggravated when we are waiting to take care of business in the drive through? How about the grocery store checkout line? What is it that aggravates you the most when you are waiting in line?

Next question: what would Jesus do while waiting in line? Have you really thought about it? Jesus said He came to (Isaiah 61 and Luke 4):
• tell everyone the good news
• Comfort those with broken hearts
• Announce freedom to those who are bound
• And set the prisoners free from their prisons

As I see it, our mission field is where we are planted. The people standing next to us in line, who are becoming irritated waiting. A kind word may help soothe that person, or allowing that person to cut in front of you. Are we Jesus’ true examples in everything we do?

This morning, I dreaded having to go to the banks (yes, plural) and take care of business. Last month it took me three hours, to pick up money at one bank and go to another to pay the bills! Can you believe it? This morning as I headed out, I asked the Lord to help me smile at the right people, to say hi, to bless those who really needed it and open a door(s) for the elderly.
God answered my prayer. I was looking for an opportunity to serve Him while completing my own business. What an honor it is to serve our God and Savior. Instead of being frustrated with the wait I was able to look for His opportunities to serve others. By the way, I only waited in line for forty minutes today! Minding God’s business first, made my waiting time seem much shorter and hopefully I was able to bless others today.

Next time you are in line, look for an ‘opportunity’.
God bless you.
Kathy