I am presently reading through Exodus, meditating on James 1, and memorizing 2 Peter 1. The word ‘lack’ has appeared several times. What does it mean? The Holy Spirit compares spiritual things with spiritual. 1 Corinthians 2:13.

James 1:4 says that we need to patiently endure our trials so that the Lord is able to do all that He has designed to do through our trial. The children of Israel had God’s amazing provision throughout their wilderness journey. They spent a lot of time complaining.

Trials are designed to conform us to His image. That takes time. He uses the pressures, hardships, adversities, and temptations to sin as His conforming tools. Romans 8:29 says, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

Impatience is a work of our flesh. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit ~ only evident through those who are submitted to the Holy Spirit.