Love is patient

What does the Bible say about patience

Patience is one of the most difficult virtues to have. Life forces us to wait and be patient for many things, and it often proves difficult. So what does the Bible say about patience? 

These verses on patience can help you understand why we must wait through trials and tribulations to fulfill God's plan for us. Read them below and click the verse for more information.

Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

James 1:19 Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

:7 Be patient therefore, brothers, to the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

James 5:8 Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.

Patience is one of the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) that can be difficult for believers. Not only is it a necessary part of our walk with God, but it also couples uncertainty. So when uncertainty arises, how are we to act? How are we to be patient? As always, let us dig down deep into God’s Holy Word and find real, solid truths about patience.