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Patience Defined
by Yahshua’s Example
In John 13-14
 
Rivqah Yahsepha (Rebekah Josepha) Coover
2006
 
Patience is built on a foundation of genuine love.
 
It bears in mind that Yahshua is in control of all, and that He orders everything perfectly, and thus it rests content in trying situations.
It remembers the eternal hope of better things to come.
Patience is the girding or clothing of a servant.
Patience smooths the path of others’ feet. 
It answers the simplest and most annoying questions, and it encourages its acquaintances.
Patience will be significantly tried.
It is honest and yet forbearing and kind.
Patience loves and bears with even the selfish and inconsiderate enemies of its very life.
Patience take the time to explain the little, seemingly self-evident things.
Patience sets a proper example of how to handle life’s situations.  “Follow me as I follow Messiah.”  “And whatsoever ye have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the Elohim of peace shall be with you.”
Patience is willing to be lowly.
It draws others to a belief in Yahweh, and always seeks to give Yahweh the esteem.
Even when troubled, it responds lovingly.  It supports others even in its own weakness.
Patience relies on Elohim for its strength.
It tenderly explains, and embraces its followers.
It possesses a gentle acceptance.
Patience comforts the troubled, takes time for others, and offers hope.
It doesn’t mind being surrounded by dependants.
It gently guides, and points others to the Father.
When others do not seem to recognize it, it patiently reveals itself.  It heals unbelief.
It speaks and works of the Father, allowing Him to have full reign.
It passes on what it knows, does, etc.
It serves willingly, instructs and comforts.
Patience gives life, even at the expense of its own.
It willingly and quietly waits for the coming of the Kingdom.
Patience dwells with the lowly.
It speaks and does nothing which would not please the Father.
Patience is willing to review, remind, and teach over and over again.
Patience brings peace.
Even when looking forward to a future thing, it lovingly betters the present.
It takes others’ feelings and well being into consideration.
Patience is not spoiled at all by the troubles that surround it.
It willingly obeys difficult commands.
 
Love, the foundation of patience, is the mark of the believer.