THE REWARD FOR PATIENCE Rom. 8 ²⁴-³°

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Gal. 6:9

Patience is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, a virtue that should be evident in the life of the new creation (2 Corinth. 5:17). However, patience is not something that is developed overnight, as it involves the shedding off the old self and putting on the new man, a process that can be painstaking and might even seem time-consuming, but then, it is a process that is worth enduring.

Patience is defined as the quality of being patient, which is to be contented to wait if necessary, persevering, and calmly diligent while at the same time, not losing one’s temper and focus while waiting. Unfortunately, it is a path that a lot of people find difficult to take. But then, there are lots of benefits attached to patience, the Bible says; "...and not only so , but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience (proven character); and experience (proven character), hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us". Rom. 5:3‭-‬5

The truth is, you're not an accident, God planned you! Nobody else can be like you; nobody else can do the things you do. You are unlike anyone else on earth. God does not duplicate, He creates. You are absolutely perfect and genetically accurate for solving a specific problem for somebody on earth.

Your ability to grow in the place of patience, as a child of God, is a reward for somebody that others would not tolerate, your words will motivate someone incapable of seeing what you see. Somebody desperately needs you today, the patient you.

Somebody needs exactly what you have been given by God; somebody is literally dying emotionally, mentally or even spiritually waiting for you to come along and rescue them. Somebody has been lying awake at night praying that God would send you into their life. You are their reward!!!

However, you must recognise that some people do not really need you. You're not their answer. You're not their solution. You shouldn’t take offence at this, because God has somebody else planned for them.

You're not needed everywhere, you're only needed at a specific place, at a specific time and for a specific person or persons. And if you're struggling with anything, any issue at all, always remember that God will provide you with understanding and time to respond properly to the problem. God will confirm your assignment with inner peace in you and joy in them and the person will have great confidence in your ability and calling to solve the problem for them.

NEVER FORGET: You are a Reward from God to Somebody! And being honest is far better than pretending to be perfect…