Some things in life are constant, while others are variable.
For example TIME is a constant because it moves at a continuous
unalterable rate. We cannot vary it’s speed faster or
slower, but over the linear bar of time, we can increase
or decrease the value of the variable of FAITH
that we apply.
When we evaluate the formula of
“Faith over Time,”
the only way to arrive at the perfect product of Patience
depends entirely on the value of
of Faith we assign it.
You see, God wants to work in all of his children to have his
character, and he uses the test of Faith-over-Time through
TRIAL to get us there.
Consider Moses tending sheep alone for
forty years, or Job long-suffering through trial, and even David
faithfully performing his duty as a lowly shepherd.
In each case, the Godly character of patience was developed
to perfection because the full and correct value of FAITH
was applied in each of their 'Patience Equations!'
The degree of PATIENCE that you will gain in your life depends
entirely on how much faith you apply, so as you go through
the trials of life, apply the Full Measure of FAITH
— and it will always resolve to a Godly result.