DAD'S DAILY BREAD

Sermon notes Pastor Kobe Orr

12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Col 3:12–13

Disciples of Jesus must put on patience. Put on the characteristics of Jesus. Patience= long tempered. How do I deal with difficult people? Patience- spirit produced, long tempered response to difficult people- long fuse. True patience towards others must be rooted in the Bible. Ps 103:8 God is a patient God. Thank God for that! Remember how God treated Adam and Eve. Same with all the people of Israel in the old testament. Patience does not remove discipline. His goal is restoration. Think about His patience with us? 2 Pet 3:9 What would happen if God’s patience ceased? This is why He sent Jesus! And also why Jesus has not returned yet. He is patient! He meets us continually every morning. This is the patience we are to put on for others every single day!

True patience for others is necessary for Christ honoring relationships. Impatience destroys and erodes relationships. Patience creates resilience in relationships. Prov 15:18 The only reason we can still have a relationship with God is because of His resilience! Patience creates space for growth! Phil 1:6 In relationships people need us to be patient. Do I mirror the same patience to other people around me? Do I expect perfection from those around me? What are my expectations? Patient people understand that we are all sinners. Patience prevents escalation and regret. Prov 29:11 Only a fool gives vent to his anger. Patience allows for wisdom, wise counsel and waits for clear thoughts. Patience safe guards us from bad reactions. Do I bring fuel or a calming effect to my relationships? Clothe yourself with patience. Jam 1:20

The disciple of Jesus must be quick to cast off impatience and put on patience. Impatience reveals pride and the need for control. You are expecting more of that person then even God does. This is idolatry. Impatience never gives you the right to sin.

APPLICATION:

Preach the Gospel to myself daily. We are sinners that need grace. Put on patience at the beginning of each day. Prepare yourself for war. Pray for it! Repent quickly when you fail. Godliness is not perfection. Pray for it. 1 Cor 10:13 God is faithful!

IN HIS NAME