Galatians 5:22 produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Patience is important when it comes to physically obtaining the promises of God. Impatience can lead to a number of things outside the will of God such as, anxiety, disobedience, and doubt.

When the promise is taking too long to arrive, we tend to become anxious and start thinking about ways WE can speed up the process. That was the case in Abraham’s life. Abraham’s promise of a son was taking too long, therefore, he thought he would speed up the process by having a son with his maid (Genesis 16). Some of us get spiritual and think spiritual self-effort is the way to speed up the process, not realizing the promises of God are received by faith (Romans 4:16). We’ll pray or fast two extra hours thinking we’re impressing God to attain the promise.

Our assurance the promise will come to pass is found in the Word of God. The time it takes to physically receive that promise is for our good. How do we know this? Because no good thing does He withhold from the righteous (Psalms 84:11). When God blesses us, He has more in mind than us. That promise we’ve been waiting for will not only positively impact our lives, but it can impact people we haven’t even met yet to bring greater glory to God.

Be patient, continue to trust the timing of God, and know you have the promise.