Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit, Day 1: The Patience of GodKey Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 (NASB 2020) – “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.”Episode Highlights• God’s Patience Reflects His Mercy: His slowness to anger is not weakness, but grace extended for salvation.• Seen Throughout Scripture: From Noah’s generation to Nineveh’s repentance, God patiently calls people to return to Him.• Patience in Action: God doesn’t overlook sin—He delays judgment to give room for repentance and restoration.• A Personal Gift: God’s patience with us is ongoing—offering time, space, and grace to be transformed.• A Model to Follow: We’re called to reflect His patience in our lives, showing compassion to others as He has shown to us.Scripture References• Genesis 6:3 – God waits 120 years before the flood.• Psalm 103:8 – “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger…”• Jonah 3 – God gives Nineveh a chance to repent.• Romans 2:4 – God’s kindness and patience lead us to repentance.• 2 Peter 3:15 – “Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.”• Lamentations 3:22–23 – His mercies are new every morning.• Colossians 3:12 – We are called to put on patience.Reflection QuestionsHow has God shown patience in your life?Are there people in your life who need the same patience God has given you?What would it look like to reflect God’s long-suffering love in your relationships this week?Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! If you feel led to partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, consider donating through Jeff’s Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf today’s episode reminded you of the depth of God’s mercy, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to know that God is patiently pursuing them with love and grace.

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