Patience - Patient like JesusThis message is from Pastor of Care John Spina in week one of the sermon series “Patience - Patient like Jesus”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amThe Patience of Jesus: Learning to Wait with Purpose explores how Jesus demonstrates divine patience in Luke 8:40-56. In our instant-gratification culture, patience seems outdated, yet it's a crucial Christian virtue. This message examines how Jesus paused His plans twice—first for Jairus, whose daughter was dying, and then for a woman suffering from a 12-year bleeding condition. Despite delays that resulted in Jairus' daughter being pronounced dead, Jesus remained steadfast, ultimately bringing miraculous healing to both situations. The key insight revealed is that patience and trust are inseparable—greater trust in God produces greater patience in our lives. Scripture consistently emphasizes patience as a fruit of the Spirit and a reflection of God's own character toward us. When Christians develop Christ-like patience, it not only transforms their relationships but also serves as a powerful testimony to God's work in their lives. This message includes practical application questions to help identify areas of impatience and develop strategies for growing in this essential spiritual quality. Discover how patience glorifies God, benefits others, and brings peace to your own life even in challenging circumstances. Christian living, spiritual growth, fruit of the Spirit, biblical patience, Jesus' miracles, faith under pressure, waiting on God, Luke 8, biblical teaching, spiritual transformation, Christian character, trust in God.Important VersesLuke 8:40-56Galatians 5:22-232 Peter 3:9Psalm 139:23-24Think about it!How does Jesus demonstrate patience in His interaction with both Jairus and the woman with the blood issue?Why do you think Jesus stopped to identify who touched Him when He was on His way to help Jairus's daughter?How does faith relate to patience in this passage?What does it mean that Jesus's patience results in His glory and benefits those who follow Him?How does our modern culture's emphasis on immediate gratification affect our ability to be patient?In what ways does God show patience toward us in our spiritual journey?How can we develop more patience in our prayer life?What practical steps can we take to grow in patience this week?Apply it!This week, identify one area in your life where you struggle with patience. Each time you face that situation, pause and pray, asking God to help you respond with the same kind of patience Jesus demonstrated. Keep a journal of how this practice affects your responses and relationships.Key TakeawaysJesus's patience caused Him to stop, listen, and help others even when it interrupted His plansTrust and patience go together - the more we trust God, the more patient we becomePatience is a fruit of the Spirit that God wants to develop in our livesGod's patience toward us leads to salvation and spiritual growthOur growth in patience can be a testimony to others of God's work in our lives