Develop Patience Wisely: Insights from James 5:7-12
Discover the art of cultivating patience through biblical wisdom. Learn when to be patient, why patience is essential, and what to do while waiting on God. Embrace waiting expectantly, quietly, and confidently as you navigate life's challenges with grace and faith.
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HOW TO DEVELOP PATIENCE Grow Up Don't Give Up- Part 15 James 5:7-12
Three different illustrations to teach us 1. When to be patient 2. Why be patient 3. How to be patient
I. WHEN SHOULD I BE PATIENT? 1) When circumstances are uncontrollable Verse 7 "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 ..." 2. When people are unchangeable Verse 10 "As an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 3. When problems are unexplainable Verse 11, "You have heard of Job's perseverance
II. WHY SHOULD I BE PATIENT? 1. Because God is in control Verse 8 "Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." 2. God rewards patience. Verse 11a "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered." Matthew 5:13-14
3. Because God is working things out Verse11b "You have heard of Job's perseverance, and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." Philippians 2:13 Romans 8:28
III. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO BE DOING WHILE I'M WAITING ON GOD? 1. Wait expectantly Psalm 130:5 (LB) "... I wait expectantly, trusting God to help, for He has promised." Isaiah 49:23
2. Wait quietly James 5:9, 12 Lamentations 3:26 "It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord Hab. 2:3 3. Wait confidently Micah 7:7 Ps. 37:7 "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act."
