I believe in God who is patient

The Doctrine of God's Patience Explained
The Doctrine of God's Patience Illustrated
The Doctrine of God's Patience Applied
God is patient with his children in their salvation and in their sanctification. And his children need his patience. They need it very much. God's patience must then be reflected in the lives of believers. Doing this will bring honor and glory to God and great rewards in heaven.

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ:

1. Think how you fought God, some for many years, before you surrendered to him and accepted Christ as your Savior. That was God's patience with you. Think how you fight against God now, even as a Christian, wanting to get your own way and live your own way. But think how God continues to forgive your rebellion against him. And all of God's patience comes to you because of the work of Jesus on the cross for sinners. No cross, no patience!

2. Think now how you must show God's patience with the world. Think of the lost condition and how badly the world needs the Gospel, though they often wouldn't admit it. Don't give up preaching and praying! Think how much you need to show patience to your wife, your children, your parents, your boss, your professors, and your pastor. Think of the straying…or the struggling ones…among your family and friends!

Finally, if you are not a Christian, God will not be patient forever. The time will come when God will say, "Enough, it is time for you to go to hell!" So I urge you to get your life right with God and do it today.