God is patient

God is Patient – Rom 9:23-24

Vs 22 – God has chosen to make His power and wrath known.  Yet in His patience and long suffering He works with those objects of His wrath that have been prepared for destruction.  God gives second chance after second chance.

Vs 23- Paul then says that God does this to make know the riches of His glory.  They will be known as the objects of His mercy which He has prepared for glory.  God’s character and essence is known by His patience and mercy towards both those who are the objects wrath and mercy.  God is so wonderful in the way He displays His grace and mercy.  While we were yet sinners He sent Jesus Christ to us.  Now because of Jesus Christ we are now objects of His mercy.  John Newton saw this concept clearly when he wrote Amazing Grace.  It is amazing grace that saves and keeps us.