This is the fourth in the series.
The fourth fruit of the Spirit is patience. Depending on the translation, it is rendered patience, forbearance, or long suffering. I think any of those work, depending on our situation.
Patience is the idea of bearing up under some type of load, whether it’s waiting for something, bearing with another person, or staying strong in the midst of trials. As we live in community with others, there are plenty of opportunities to show forbearance in our dealings with one another.
We also need patience as we wait for something we are praying for. As hard as it may be we must remember that God’s timing is not like ours. As Aslan told Lucy, “I call all times soon.” When we take the long view, we can see that our Father is never late.
As we walk in step with the Spirit, we become more patient with others, with ourselves, and with God.
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I think that patience is another way that I acknowledge that I am not in control. And to profess that I am only trusting God when I am not in control.
I think you are spot on!