LONG SUFFERING
Colossians 1:11
"Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience."
Ted came into camp after dark and unlike every other evening this time he backed up to the buck pole for the first time in his life. He had hunted many years, but this was hit first whitetail buck... ever.
Every year I read or hear about someone that has hunted 30, 40 or more years and just took their first buck. I'm always amazed by that, I wouldn't still be out there. But these hunters and long suffering. They've been getting up early most mornings of season for decades and yet, rain, snow, wind... they were still out there.
This is nothing compared to what our Lord has waited for. Our God is long suffering and patient with His people. He is always there, waiting for us to come to Him and embrace Him as a loving Abba Father. He is never any further away than our own heart. When we come to Him and give our lives to Him, there is never another time where we are without Him.
Long suffering hunters are impressive, but their long suffering, will never compare to the patience and Love of our Heavenly Father for us.
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