Acts 16 - Paul's Patience

 

Acts 16 – Paul’s Patience

 

Paul wrote, “But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience” (2 Cor. 6:4).

Paul had patience in waiting for a helper. Timothy replaced John Mark and became a true son in the faith to Paul. God has the right person ready at the right time, so be patient.

He had patience in seeking God’s will. He was an apostle, yet he did not always know the direction God wanted him to take. He took steps, God closed doors, so he waited, and then God showed him the way. 

He had patience in ministering the Word. They waited “some days” before seeking a place to witness and God had hearts all prepared.

He bore annoyance. Paul put up with the demoniac promotion as long as he could and then cast out the demon. Paul knew that his action would create problems for him, and it did.

He endured suffering. Paul did not use his Roman citizenship to protect himself from pain, but later he used it to protect the new church. When you hurt, ask God to give you songs in the night (Ps. 42:8).

He had patience in winning a lost soul. Paul had his eyes on the keeper of the prison and in kindness won him to Christ.  How much are we willing to suffer to win someone to the Lord, especially someone who has hurt us?

 

 

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