Read James 5
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord's coming.
See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth
and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
You also must be patient.
Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near.
James 5: 7-8
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See how the farmer waits...
...for the precious fruit of the earth...
...and is patient...
It became very personal... the precious fruit of the earth... the redemption of an unbeliever... the Lord coming to a heart near me...
Patience... the waiting required for the seeds planted in faith to grow... for God to bring the early and the late rains...
Some need more rain than others to have hearts prepared... for the Word to take root... to bring about the fruit of salvation...
...be patient...
How often do I become impatient... thinking lost loved ones will never turn... ready to give up... harden my own heart to hope...
But patience... it's so important... if you don't wait for the rain to come and do it's work... for the water to soften the seed... for roots to grow... you destroy the potential... turning up soil too soon in hopes of replanting... simply ruins the planting already done... there is no digging down to see what's going on... only trust... in the One who makes things grow...
This verse reminds... be patient... strengthen your heart... because the Lord's coming is near... He is at work... He is coming...
Lord Jesus... forgive my impatience... strengthen my heart... fill me with joyful expectation for the growth and harvest... of the precious fruit of the earth...
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