Reformed Doctrine Daily Devotions

Today’s devotion comes from James 5:7-11.

 

“⁷ Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord.  The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains.  ⁸ You too be patient;  strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.  ⁹ Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged;  behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.  ¹⁰ As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.  ¹¹ We count those blessed who endured.  You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.”  James 5:7-11.

 

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Where do we get that patience, strength, and endurance?

 

 

 

Part of “the outcome of the Lord’s dealings” with us is “Preservation of the Saints”, the “P” of “TULIP”, the Five Points of Calvinism, the Reformed Doctrine of Salvation.  That grace is why we are patient, why we have strength, why we endure, and why we persevere, leading to salvation.

 

We do not deserve that grace, but “the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.”  Verse 11.  

 

“We count those blessed who endured” verse 11, because they were blessed by God.   

 

In conclusion, “Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings;  for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, …”  Hebrews 13:9  Stick with “TULIP”.  Be patient, strengthened, and endure by “TULIP”.