Deliberations 2016(16): #Tempertantrums


Most persons would agree that we live in an age of instant gratification. Our children are generally not trained to wait for or on anything. Is it any wonder that uncontrolled temper tantrums are frequently observed in shops, restaurants and other public places?

We’re almost like “Give her that doll already!”….. Or invest in the future and don’t!

Waiting patiently for God's plan to be revealed is often difficult. The Bible account of Job’s steadfast faithfulness to God is incomprehensible to us, but all that he lost is restored, some of it in double portion.  We are reminded that even when we can’t understand God’s plan for our lives, we must still trust Him and hold on to our faith. Ruth Bell Graham once said, "When I am dealing with an all-powerful, all-knowing God, I, as a mere mortal, must offer my petitions not only with persistence, but also with patience. Someday I'll know why".

Daily we plead with God to be patient with us. And He is - in countless ways.

Are we being patient with Him?