1. Wait for the Lord's Return with Steadfast Endurance (vs. 7-8)

• Waiting on the Lord produces the fruit of endurance
• Waiting on the Lord strengthens your heart to stand firm

2. Wait For the Lord's Return Without Grumbling (vs. 9)

• Do not fret and grumble about this current age
• God is coming and He will set everything right

3. Wait For the Lord's Return With Unshakable Hope (Isaiah 25:8-9; Romans 8:18-25)

• The hope we have in waiting for the Lord's return is grounded in His eternal promises
• The glory we will experience with the Lord in heaven outweighs all suffering in this life.