Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit, Day 3: Patience in TrialsKey Verse: James 1:2–4 (NASB 2020) – “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”Episode Highlights• Trials Refine Us: God uses hardship to build endurance, not destroy us. Trials are tools, not punishments.• Biblical Patience is Long-Suffering: True patience doesn’t just wait—it endures with faith, trust, and joy.• Endurance Leads to Maturity: James reminds us that trials, when met with patience, lead to spiritual completeness.• Faith Over Frustration: Patience keeps us rooted in God’s promises even when life doesn’t make sense.• Real-Life Examples: From Joseph to Job to Paul, Scripture is filled with models of patience that glorify God.Scripture References• James 1:2–4 – Trials test and mature our faith.• Romans 5:3–4 – Tribulation produces perseverance, character, and hope.• Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord and take courage.• Romans 8:28 – God works all things for the good of those who love Him.• Job 1–2; 42 – Job’s patience led to greater blessing.• Genesis 37–50 – Joseph’s long journey from pit to palace.• 2 Corinthians 4:17 – Present sufferings produce eternal glory.• Philippians 4:13 – Strength comes from Christ in every situation.• Isaiah 40:31 – Those who wait on the Lord will gain new strength.• Colossians 3:2 – Set your mind on eternal things.• Daniel 3:17–18 – “Even if He does not… we will not bow.”Reflection QuestionsWhat trial are you currently facing that requires Spirit-empowered patience?Are you seeking comfort or transformation in your trial?How might your endurance be glorifying God and impacting those around you?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 message strengthened your heart in the midst of trials, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that patience in pain is powerful—and God is still in control.

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