June 23, 2025

BE PATIENT

James 5:7-11

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

Personal Challenge

One of the most difficult virtues to learn is to be patient, especially when we are waiting on God for something. Our timeline on this earth is finite and yet, all that we have to reference. We desire that things move at a pace that fits us. God’s timeline is infinite and He sees the entire picture. We can learn to be patient as we wait upon Him and live a much fuller life. However, being patient does not just mean waiting. It means establishing our hearts for the wait. It means not grumbling and complaining about the wait. It sometimes includes suffering as we wait. It will always be worth it. Glory be to God!