Wonder in Waiting
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James 5:7–11 (NKJV)
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.
I. Finding purpose while you wait for direction.
I. Finding purpose while you wait for direction.
A. Prepare your heart for Christ’s return.
A. Prepare your heart for Christ’s return.
B. Enjoy the blessings you have been given.
B. Enjoy the blessings you have been given.
II. Don’t become a victim of your circumstances.
II. Don’t become a victim of your circumstances.
A. Pace yourself.
A. Pace yourself.
B. Don’t become bitter.
B. Don’t become bitter.
III. Some things are worth waiting for.
III. Some things are worth waiting for.
A. The rapture of the church.
A. The rapture of the church.
B. The reward that awaits.
B. The reward that awaits.
