Verse & Devotional

James‬ ‭5:7‭-‬8‬ ‭NIV‬

[7] Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. [8] You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.

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Teaching Clip

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The Sweetness of Patience

Have you ever plucked fruit prematurely?

Perhaps you were allured by its vibrant color and sweet scent moving through the air. But when you took the first bite, you realized it lacked the ripeness you anticipated. Everything seemed right at first glance, but there was one missing ingredient…

Time.

Even the simple act of picking fruit can teach us about time and patience:

"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and stand firm because the Lord's coming is near."

James 5:7-8

The author, James, penned these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to a community of new Jewish converts to Christianity, dispersed throughout various regions. These early Christians faced many trials, including persecution and opposition, because of their newfound faith. James’ call to wait patiently and endure was more than mere words on a page; they were a lifeline of hope and encouragement in the midst of adversity.

And just as those early believers confronted trials, we, too, will encounter challenges and suffering in our Christian journey. And, just like those early believers, you can choose patience—allowing the fruit of the Spirit to ripen within you, no matter the season of life. And when you do, your character will mature, your faith will deepen, and your relationship with God will become sweeter than you could imagine. Patience always bears the fruit of perseverance and strength, even today and even for you!

Focus, patience and stand firm, Lord is the study this morning, to be aware of the need to rely on all you are, all you do in your perfect timing. Leaning into your Word, still and listening, I can find my weaknesses that stir within and I understand that there are reasons that they will not relent, but, that is where I need to let you and I merge, no longer myself but you letting me dicern your ways which are greater than mine. Letting these weaknesses patiently lay at your feet, and standing firm in trust of leaving them there...

Father, to lay down and stand focused on you, what you say, how you do your perfect plans and purposes are where I find your graciously woven peace beyond understanding.

Amen

Blessings &Light

BlueEyedGirl 💙