Daily Scripture Threshing for Friday, February 7, 2020
Our Text: Hebrews 6:9-20
Key Verses: Hebrews 6:12 (KJV): “That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
I have shared the story of two frogs that fell into a tub of cream. One looked at how high and difficult to crawl over the sides of the tub was, and hopelessly resigned himself, relaxed, sank to the bottom and died. The other one determined to keep swimming as long as he could. “Something might happen,” he said. He kept kicking and churning, and finally he found himself on a solid platform of butter and jumped to safety. Let’s face it: patience is difficult but it’s the only treasure that drives us to a safe arbor.
Patience is a fruit of the spirit and an important treasure for all believers who must take hold of God’s promise. A lack of it has made many to prematurely give up and sink into the mud of time. A woman once rushed up to a famous violinist after a concert and said: “I’d give my life to play as beautifully as you do.” But the violinist’s replied, “I did.” To lay hold and inherit what has been promised us in Christ, we must give our life to it by patience. The word patience in our text is the same as long-suffering. It signifies enduring long in the constant exercise of faith, hope, and love regardless of trials or loss.
Quote for the Day: "Whatever makes us slothful fights the active ingredient of a believer’s DNA. Our Lord, and all those who inherit the promises do so by diligent and patent fight.” (Simon Olatunji)
Prayer: Dear Lord, please teach me to wait steadfastly upon You and be longsuffering in this race to which I am called. Give me a patient disposition with others also, in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
With all my love and prayer,
Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, PhD
The Darling Bishop (DaBishop),
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