Booknote: “Patience: Waiting With Hope” by Megan Hill

Patience: Waiting with Hope is Megan Hill’s recent contribution to P&R Publishing’s “31-Day Devotionals for Life” series. As I’ve come to expect, Megan’s grasp of the scriptures, practical wisdom, and apt use of illustrations shine on every page.

Meditations are brief and thoughtful. During the course of a month, she encourages readers to think afresh about the character of God – our supremely loving heavenly Father and omnipotent King, who is patient with his beloved people. She carefully presents the benefits that come from waiting on him – as well as guidance on how to wait, and what to do while we wait. I was especially struck by her meditations on time as she sympathetically reminds us that from the vantage point of eternity our present sufferings (in the language of 2 Corinthian 4) are light and momentary.

Christians who want to both understand and practice patience will find nourishment for the soul in this beautiful book.