PATIENCE IN SUFFERING JAMES 5: 7-12

PATIENCE IN SUFFERING

  Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.  See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains.  You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.  Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged.  The Judge is standing at the door!


   Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.  As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered.  You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.  The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

   Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by Heaven or by earth or by anything else.  Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No" no, or you will be condemned.   James 5:  7-12  (NIV)

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   The farmer must wait patiently for his crops to grow;  he cannot hurry the process.  But he does not take the summer off and hope that all goes well in the fields.  There is much work to do to ensure a good harvest.  In the same way, we must wait patiently for Christ's return.  We cannot make Him come back any sooner.  But while we wait, there is much work that we can do to advance God's kingdom.  Both the farmer and the Christian must live by faith, looking toward the future reward for their labors.  Don't live as if Christ will never come.  Work faithfully to build His Kingdom--The King will come when the time is right.

   When things go wrong, we tend to grumble against and blame others for our miseries .  Blaming others is easier than owning our share of the responsibility, but it can be both destructive and sinful.  Before you judge others for their shortcomings, remember that Christ the Judge will come to evaluate each of us.  He will not let us get away with shifting the blame to others.

   Many prophets suffered and were persecuted, such as Moses, Elijah, and Jeremiah.

   A person with a reputation for exaggeration or lying often can't get anyone to believe him on his word alone.  Christians should never become like that.  Always be honest so that others will believe your simple yes or no.  By avoiding lies, half-truths, and omissions of the truth, you will become known as a trustworthy person.

MY THOUGHTS

   As we read in this text, the Day of The Lord is at hand.  We must work while there is still daylight.  What are you doing to promote God's Kingdom?  Reading His Word is a good thing, as is sharing it.

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