God was long-suffering (LS) with us before our conversion; He is still LS with us when we sin.
Our sovereign God’s providences to us will require that we know LS, that we receive His providences, practicing LS, growing and learning to be more like His Son.
Dr. Mayfield discussed 3 biblical characters who displayed LS. as he talked about benefits of being like God in this way:
For other videos by Dr. Jeff Mayfield in this blog, see Categories: Calvin’s Institutes; Jonathan Edwards; John Owen; Thomas Brooks.
Dr. Mayfield’s YouTube site is Knowing to Love, also use his name when searching YT for his site.