Rod Parsley Devotional 9th January 2025, Thursday Message
TOPIC: Patience: Fruit of the Spirit
Be patient then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. – James 5:7-8
In the Biblical sense, patience requires an entirely new attitude toward life and how we deal with others.
As we face the difficulties of life, we must remember that as born-again believers our faith is rooted in the belief that we will spend eternity walking Heaven’s streets of gold. Once we realize that every situation on Earth is just temporary, it changes our attitude. No matter what difficulties life throws our way, we can persevere. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” ( James 1:11-13).
Patience toward others is grounded in another fruit of the Spirit: love—the kind of love that puts others’ needs above our own and does not seek personal gain. Romans 12:10 says: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” When we practice patience towards one another, we unconsciously are activating another fruit of the Spirit- love.
Lord, Let me be mindful and patient with myself, my Christian brothers and sisters, and the unsaved. I want to be known by the fruit I produce. I want to be patient and endure so I can be with you forever. Amen
Further Reading
Psalms 37:7; Psalms 40:1
Romans 5:3; James 1:2-3
Rodney Lee Parsley is a prominent American Christian minister, author, television host and evangelist. He is senior pastor of World Harvest Church, a large nondenominational church in Canal Winchester.