RESTORATION TODAY
MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.

THEME: BE PATIENT [1].

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Colossians 3: 12.

In life, we will encounter frustrating people and situations but God wants us to stay calm and be patient with everyone (1Thessalonians 5: 14). Why?

OUR CALLING. As God?s children, we're called to live a life worthy of Jesus one that is characterized by humility, gentleness, and patience (Ephesians 4: 1 - 3).

BIBLICAL TEACHING. Scripture tells us to be tolerant of one another, bearing each other's burdens and responding with kindness (Galatians 6: 1 - 2).

JESUS EXAMPLE. The Lord demonstrated patience toward Peter's impetuous actions, the crowd's demands, and the false accusations of the Pharisees. We are to cultivate an attitude of patience and love towards others.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. Our impatience can hurt others and close off dialogue. Responding calmly gives room for the other person to confess wrongdoing, explain an attitude, and make changes.

GOD'S APPROVAL. The apostle Paul wrote that we are to be joyful in hope and patient in tribulation (Romans 12: 12). When we quietly endure our suffering, we find favour with the Lord (1Peter 2: 20).

ACTION POINTS
 Being patient in times of delay or adversity can be a powerful witness to the transforming work of God?

SCRIPTURES:
Ephesians 4: 1  3
Galatians 6: 1  2
Romans 12: 12
1Peter 2: 20.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, make a me a faithful witness of Christ in the name of Jesus.

2. Lord, help me to always follow the example of Christ in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, at the end of my journey, may I receive Your approval in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING:
Exodus 18
Psalm 56 & 57
Acts 10: 1 - 23.