Who appreciates waiting indefinitely for something to
happen? Most of us want instant gratification, and when it doesn’t happen, we
become impatient, determined to push for what we need or want. Jacob seemed to be
a man short on patience, unwilling to wait for God’s timing to get what he
thought he deserved.
Jacob was
self-centered and above considering other people’s needs and feelings. He believed
in getting what he wanted by hook or crook and avoiding the consequences for his
reckless behavior. Accepting a power greater than his own was only for
convenience. It would take a life-changing crisis for him to build a bridge of
confidence required for making changes.
False
beliefs set him up to take unnecessary risks. He refused to consider the suffering
he brought on others or what he would experience for his own lack of patience.
God helps us gain patience so we can see how effective He is at working for our
best good. He encourages us to be still and see that he is the Lord God.
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