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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God gives us reasons to why we should be patient. First, “the coming of the Lord is near.” Verses 9 and 9. Second, “the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.” Verse 11.
Staying with the analogy of the farmer in verse 7, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9.
God also give us His Spirit to bear the fruit of patience in us. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, …” Galatians 5:22-23.
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