Patience Is A Virtue!

It's suffice to say that the last four days have tried my patience. I'm anxious and excited to see my son for the first time. I'm soon to realize that my purpose in life will be elevated to a level I never imagined. Even as I'm writing this I know that it's impossible to anticipate the emotion I will feel when I hold him for the first time. As the 'ole saying goes, "God's timing is perfect." In the meantime, I must remain patient. Patient!? Patient!? Come on! Why not now? Why not last week? Patience is a virtue- right?

Over 2000 years ago, the world was unknowingly anxious and requiring a deliverer. Mankind was impatient and at unrest. They, too, were in need of a small baby to change their eternal destination. As the story goes... the baby was born and He lived a life selflessly devoted to service and ministry. He healed the sick, walked on water, turned water into wine, confronted the serpent, died on a cross, and three days later rose again. Do you think the people of that time had to be patient during the three days between the death on the cross and resurrection? YES! They were discouraged, heartbroken, and helpless. What an extremely anxious time! Compare that to the nine months and four days I've been waiting for Baby to arrive! You can't. However, my heart is at ease knowing all good things come to those who wait. I can't imagine the patience that was required by the people all in hopes of seeing Christ's face again after a mere 72 hours. Patience really is a virtue. For that I wait patiently knowing the time is near; when it happens, the moment will be perfect and well worth the wait.