「這樣，亞伯拉罕既恆久忍耐，就得了所應許的。」－希伯來書6:15
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但亞伯拉罕恆久忍耐，不質疑神的真實、不過問神的權能、不疑惑神的信實、不惱恨神的慈愛；他在全能的神面前屈膝，降服於祂無限的智慧。
儘管神遲延，他仍默不作聲，他恆久忍耐，等候神的時日，至終得著所應許的福份。
神的應許不會落空，恆心等候的必不失望，盼望中的堅信終要實現。
親愛的，亞伯拉罕用他一生見證，責備那些焦躁心急的人，封住喋喋不休之人的口，讚許存心等候的人，鼓舞靜默順服神旨意的人。
請記得，亞伯拉罕儘管受了試驗，依舊忍耐到底，直到所有應許成就。若我們跟隨他的腳蹤而行，我們也必和他同得美好的福份。
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"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise" (Heb. 6:15).
Abraham was long tried, but he was richly rewarded. The Lord tried him by delaying to fulfill His promise. Satan tried him by temptation; men tried him by jealousy, distrust, and opposition; Sarah tried him by her peevishness. But he patiently endured. He did not question God's veracity, nor limit His power, nor doubt His faithfulness, nor grieve His love; but he bowed to Divine Sovereignty, submitted to Infinite Wisdom, and was silent under delays, waiting the Lord's time. And so, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
God's promises cannot fail of their accomplishment. Patient waiters cannot be disappointed. Believing expectation shall be realized.
Beloved, Abraham's conduct condemns a hasty spirit, reproves a murmuring one, commends a patient one, and encourages quiet submission to God's will and way. Remember, Abraham was tried; he patiently waited; he received the promise, and was satisfied. Imitate his example, and you will share the same blessing.--Selected
