Love is patient (1 Corinthians 13:4, NLT). The Greek word for “patient” in 1 Corinthians 13:4 means “to not lose heart,” “to persevere,” and “to endure misfortunes.” On a scale of 1 to 10, I approach 5 (on a good day). With prayer and fasting, I can get to a 7. I never pray for […]
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Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1, ESV). God’s Word calls us to endure. In the Greek of the New Testament, the word translated as “endurance” can also be translated as “patience” or “perseverance.” Do the words “endurance,” “patience,” and “perseverance” describe our walk with Jesus? I pray that we
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To those who, by patience, perseverance, and endurance in doing good, seek for glory and honor and immortality – eternal life (Romans 2:7, OGV). I studied the Greek word for “patience” recently. In the Greek, it is two words and literally means “under” (hypo) and “remain” (mone). I’m sure those speaking Greek in the New Testament era knew exactly
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Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14, NASB1995). I’ve had many accolades in my life — I’ve been encouraged for sermons I’ve preached, and I enjoy it when someone emails appreciation for an Interruption that’s been helpful to them. I was yelled at by a cyclist
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I’m good at waiting patiently. Everyone who knows me always comments on how at ease I am. I bet you are patient too!? Daniel, the great saint from lion’s den fame, writes about his dreams and visions in the Book of Daniel. His last vision amazes me: Those who have insight will shine like the
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