Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise. I. THERE, IS A WAITING TIME. "Ye have need of patience." 1. The world in which we live is hostile. 2. We are in an imperfect state in body, mind, and heart; hence suffer affliction. 3. We wait for the fulfilment of the promise that Christ will come again. II. THERE IS A LABOURING TIME. "After ye have done the will of God." 1. It is a righteous work. 2. It is a work that secures benefit for ourselves. 3. In this labour we have Divine assistance, for it is God's will we do. III. THERE IS AS ENJOYING TIME TO COME. "Receive the promise." 1. Rest (Hebrews 4:9). 2. An inheritance (1 Peter 1:4). 3. Companionship with Christ (John 12:26; 1 John 3:2). 4. A speedy deliverance (ver. 37).Conclusion: 1. To bear patiently our present trials is our present duty. 2. Faith, which prompts us to do the will of God, secures for us, through Christ, our salvation. (B. Knepper.) Parallel Verses KJV: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.WEB: For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise. |
    |