You can have one marshmallow now or wait and have two later. Which would you choose, having one now or two later? We are living in the midst of the “me” or “taker” generation. Self-control is never convenient but it allows us to be courageous in the face of our temptations.
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The fruit of patience is the fruit in the bowl that no one really wants. We say we need and want more patience but how many of us want to practice getting good at waiting? Biblical patience translates to long-suffering. But it is only through this fruit that we are able to finish the race set before us.
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Out of all the fruit of the Spirit, this is the one that is probably the most misunderstood. We see that God blesses the gentle and gives them the whole world Matthew 5:5. The strong are gentle. The gentle are teachable.
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The Lord requires us to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. Doing this often leads us into conflict. Sometimes doing the good thing is hard.
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As we become a society that is increasingly self-focused and self-centered, we see the devaluation of others and their needs. Where is kindness? Kindness is action and takes time. Kindness is also the pathway to repentance.
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