For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, (19) by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, (20) who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water (1 Peter 3:18-20). For this reason the gospel was preached al

That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises  (Hebrews 6:12).  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing  (James 1:4)   There are two different kinds of patience mentioned in the above verses. In Hebrews 6:12, the Greek word for patience is makrothumia. In James 1:4, the Greek word for patience is hupomeno.  Let’s apply them to our lives for just a moment.   Makrothum

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you  (Proverbs 4:25 – Living).   To walk in the best that God has for you, it’s important to look ahead, not behind. Think about how many people live in the shadow of what they have done. If it’s negative, the past becomes a weight, or a strong chain, holding you back and keeping you from progressing. If you live only in the light of past accomplishments , you’ll feel depressed, thinking that nothing could get better