Ecclesiastes 7:8
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
The end of a matter, when coupled with patience, reveals a depth of wisdom that only time can bring. This verse encourages us to look beyond the immediate, valuing the growth that comes through patience over the fleeting satisfaction of pride. Worship becomes a place to reflect on this journey, to thank God for the endurance that has shaped our hearts. This choice to wait reveals a maturity that transforms how we view challenges, showing that true wisdom is found in a heart that values patience. Through this patience, we develop a strength that cannot be shaken, a trust that God’s timing is always perfect. This patience transforms our character, shaping us into people who reflect God’s love. By choosing to wait, we become a testament to God’s faithfulness, showing others that true strength is found in patience. This wisdom is a powerful witness, demonstrating that God’s love is more valuable than our own pride.
Luke 11:11
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
Psalm 37:7
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
James 5:7
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain.