Patience is something that is a challenge for many today. Whether dealing with interpersonal relationships, or circumstances beyond our control - we have a tendency to want to speed things along and resolve them within our own timing. In Luke 21, Jesus Christ told His disciples, "by your patience possess your souls." What did he mean? Why is patience so critical to us as Christians today? What lessons can we learn from growing in patience in our own lives?

Ben Light

Pastor, United Church of God

Ben is an elder serving as Pastor for the Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Oregon congregations of the United Church of God. He is an avid outdoorsman, and loves hunting, fishing and being in God's creation.