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**Daily Devotional**
Have you ever noticed that other people?s forgetfulness can try your patience? As a college professor, I find my patience stretched when a student forgets to do an assignment that?s clearly spelled out in the syllabus.
In the Old Testament story of Joseph, we see a far worse example of forgetfulness?and we can only imagine how he struggled to be patient as a result.
While in prison, Joseph interpreted a dream of the king?s butler, which led to the man?s release. Joseph told him, ?Remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house? (Gen. 40:14). It would seem that after Joseph had helped the butler gain freedom, remembering him would have been high on his ?to do? list. But it was 2 years before the butler spoke to Pharaoh about Joseph (41:9). Finally, Joseph was freed.
Imagine the impatience Joseph felt as he waited each day in that dungeon (40:15)?perhaps thinking his only chance at freedom had passed. Yet Joseph had a resource: He had God?s presence (39:21), as do we (Heb. 13:5). When you?re feeling impatient, lean on the God who is always with you. He?ll turn your impatience into patient trust. ? Dave Branon
Tune your anxious heart to patience,
Walk by faith where sight is dim;
Loving God, be calm and trustful
And leave everything to Him. ?Chambers
Patience means awaiting God?s time without doubting God?s love.