“The Christian’s Boosts Part 5 – Patience”
Friday, September 12, 2025Key Verse
“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness.” 2 Peter 1:6
Text —2 Peter 1:5-9
Message
Patience is a desirable boost for victorious Christians living. Just like superheroes train to become stronger, we grow in patience to become more like Jesus. Patience or perseverance is ability to be calm, tolerant and endure suffering. It is the character of God that every child of God must possess.
Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Tim. He loved Jesus deeply and was always preaching the gospel. This exposed him to ridicules from sinners, but he remained steadfast. Tim prayed and read his Bible every morning, responding to unkindness with kindness. One day, things got even harder. Kids at school bullied Tim because he would not join them in doing bad things. He continued serving God wholeheartedly, helping others and sharing Jesus’ love. Over time, the people in his village saw his untiring faith and began to respect him. Tim’s patience showed God’s love and grace and won souls to Christ.
Christians must strongly believe that even in tough times, God is with us. With patience and trust, we can overcome anything and shine for Jesus. Let us embrace patience as our great weapon to grow closer to God!
Further Reading
Romans 5:3-5
Prayer for today
Lord, please help me to be patient to endure hardship for Christ’s sake.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
