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Patience is not just a virtue—it is a divine trait. In Scripture, we see how God’s character shines brightest not through immediate judgment, but through mercy shown over time. The Bible repeatedly affirms this: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Psalm 103:8).

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From Genesis to Revelation, God’s slowness to anger reveals His desire not to punish but to redeem. Take the story of the Israelites. After being freed from Egyptian slavery, they quickly turned to idolatry, creating and worshipping a golden calf.

Yet instead of immediate destruction, God gave Moses the opportunity to intercede. “Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened” (Exodus 32:14). This wasn’t weakness—it was compassion.

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Time and again, God extended grace when rebellion deserved wrath. In the book of Jonah, the prophet was sent to the wicked city of Nineveh. Jonah feared that God would forgive them—and he was right. The people repented, and God spared them. Jonah confessed, “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity” (Jonah 4:2).

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Even in the Psalms and the Prophets, this attribute is celebrated. “Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love” (Joel 2:13). The emphasis isn’t just on God’s power, but on His patience.

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Christ’s life on earth reflected this same divine quality. When betrayed, mocked, and crucified, He did not retaliate. Instead, He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). It’s the ultimate expression of mercy—patience not only with a rebellious nation, but with the individuals who nailed Him to the cross.

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Paul captures this beautifully in Romans 2:4: “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” God is not passive—He is purposeful. His restraint is not approval of sin, but an invitation to return.

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In our hurried, reactive world, we often mistake patience for delay or disinterest. But with God, patience is the platform for redemption. “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise… Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

Now, let us pause and reflect: If God has shown us such patience, how then should we treat others? His mercy is not only our rescue—it is our example.

From ancient Israel to modern believers, the story is the same: we falter, God forgives. Over and over again.

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