Is God Patient With His Decree?

[Baptizo]

Could it be because he does not destroy them instantly, as they sin?

God has the freedom to destroy any sinner at any time He sees fit. In the case of Pharaoh, He could have wiped him out a long time ago but kept him around to demonstrate His power.

He does not destroy them instantly, but allows time for men to repent?

He allows time for men to repent, but at some point, they may reach the point of no return and are given over to a reprobate mind.

Romans 1:24
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves

 

[Baptizo]

His longsuffering and patience is tied into His own chosen people, as He is willing to put with a great deal with them in order to make sure they will become His people and be the sheep of the great Shephard of their souls

Why would God need to be patient with His chosen people if they have been predestined to salvation before they are born? God knows the inevitable outcome, so what is there to be patient about?

 

[Reynolds]

Except that the vessels of mercy were at one time vessels of wrath and God was patient with them.

Ephesians 2:3
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Vessels of wrath never become chosen vessels. Our nature was the same, but God chose before creation which vessels he would draw to Him.

 

[Ben1445]

Vessels of wrath never become chosen vessels. Our nature was the same, but God chose before creation which vessels he would draw to Him.

You keep saying that. Where does God say it.