Imitate Jehovah's Humility - JEHOVAH IS PATIENT

      You have probably noted that proud people do not like to be kept waiting. Pride makes them impatient. What a contrast that is to Jehovah, who is the epitome of patience! For instance, in the days of Noah, Jehovah stated that He would wait 120 years before destroying the wicked. (Genesis 6:3) Noah had time to raise his children and build the ark with the help of his family. Later, Jehovah's angelic representative listened patiently as Abraham questioned him about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. A proud person might have responded, 'How dare you question me!' But in imitation of Jehovah, that angel was patient with Abraham. - GENESIS 18:20-33. 

Jehovah is humbly showing patience in our time too. He is waiting for his set time to arrive and bring the end. Why is he patient?  "Because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." (Read 2 Peter 3:9.) Has Jehovah's patience been in vain? No! Millions of righthearted ones have drawn close to him. And we hope many millions more will yet do so. Nonetheless, Jehovah's patience has limits. Jehovah loves his people, but he is not permissive. He will not let wickedness continue forever. - HABBAKUK 2:3. 

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