For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and [a]carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. Hebrews 10:36 AMP
Have you ever wondered why sometimes it seems to take so long for God to come through with His promises in your life? Perhaps you are standing firm on the Lord's Word regarding divine healing or financial provision, or the deliverance of a child or loved one, and yet manifestation is slow coming. The temptation is there to doubt God's Word, to question whether He loves you, to slide into guilt and condemnation. But then the Holy Spirit inside of you comforts you and encourages you, reminding you that you are righteous in Christ Jesus and deeply loved by Abba Father.
If that is true and we are God's children, part of the body of Christ, filled with His Spirit and heirs of the wonderful promises--which include the blessings of Abraham--then why are things taking so long? Answer: patience is being manufactured in you. And the Bible says you NEED patience. Well, if the Lord says we need patience, then we should endeavor to embrace every opportunity where patience is developed in us.
So how do we get patience? Unfortunately, it can't be attained by any means other than fiery trials and temptations to not believe God's Word. As we stand firm and stalwart in our faith in Scripture, patience is doing a perfect work in us, proving and refining our faith, so that we can fully accomplish God's will in our life and receive and fully enjoy His promises. Read the entire book of 1 Peter to get a deeper insight into this spiritual truth.
When we keep our eyes on the promises in Christ, knowing that patience is working in our favor to help us fully receive, then we will come to realize as James did--that fiery trials and temptations are a joyful thing. Consider James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
So rejoice when the trials come, knowing that patience is working in the spiritual realm on your behalf. Stand firm in the faith, knowing that manifestation is on its way!
