Love is Patient

Pastor Joaquin

Love is Patient

1 Corinthians 13:1-8 NIV

If I speak in the tongues n of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, u but do not have love, I gain nothing. 

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

8 Love never fails.

Does patience really matter?

Punishment and consequences are coming

Patience is the unending goal of that person to be fully saved

Patience is buying them time before they have to face the consequences of their actions

Generational wealth=generational sin

People have different opportunities because of their upbringing that last a lifetime. We may have received generational faith that made it faster for us to come to Christ. How do you understand those that have received generational sin?

1 Timothy 1:12-16 NIV

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

3-7 years to be able to make change. Most say after 5 years you can start making changes. We want 3, ok with 5, frustrated at year 6. Worst case is 10 years. Are we willing to be patient for 10 from the start and promise not to get frustrated before then? 

Why do we need to be patient

You never know what is going on in their lives 

Mean boss beating beaten at home

Pregnancy issues=lack of focus 

Taught their whole lives differently 

Things affect us differently

What do we do while waiting

Jesus saves more people because he sets the standard every single day.

Have you ever asked yourself why God has put you with the people or place that frustrates you so much. Maybe it’s because you need to change. He’s not changing them because his plan of changing you is being ignored. 

How is heaven going to be peaceful when it’s filled with people that could never get along down here? We are being developed now to get along with these people because we will be with them for eternity.

Last night I dreamed I died and stood outside those pearly gates

When suddenly I realized there must be some mistake

If they know half the things I’ve done, they’ll never let me in

And then somewhere from the other side, I heard these words again

And they said, “Let me tell you a secret about a father’s love

A secret that my daddy said was just between us”

“You see, daddies don’t just love their children every now and

Then. It’s a love without end, amen.” It’s a love without end, amen.

They’ve never met someone like me so it will be different. Dating someone with past relationship issues, being friends with someone who had bad friends, someone who had parental issues, previous church hurt. Patience can be saying something and confronting the problem and waiting for God to change their hearts while you love without end.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 NIV

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 

Impatient to I’m patient

Be proactive in knocking down their walls

Get to know more of their history

Leave your agenda behind for new joint ideas

Remember and reflect on Gods patience for you

Grow your ability to love like Jesus

Applications

Ask God why the union with them

Pray for them

List out ways to love them

Honest conversations

Ask God to tell you when to stop

Read about Jesus when they try your patience

Question for Lunch

What is your favorite worship song and why?

Lunch plan

Week 1 family style

Week 2 question for everyone to share

Week 3 share a prayer request and one leader prays for all 

Week 4 share one thing you are thankful for from the month

Week 5 random numbered seating