Patience & Perseverance

Elder Sean D. Smith

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.

 

- James 5:7-8, NKJV

Daily Devotion Blog #83 in Hope Mills, NC

God has planted a mighty seed in you, but are you willing to allow it to blossom in “its” proper season. So much of the Bible revolves around your faith in Him, your hope in His promises, and your love for Him…believing all along the way that He is Who He says He is, and that He will do what He says He will do - “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it" (Isaiah 55:10-11, NKJV). However, just as a seed only yields a full harvest at the appointed time/appointed season, so too will the promises of a faithful God only spring forth at the appropriate time and place. This is why Kingdom builders must cling to the Word of God, wait patiently, and endure throughout it all…steadfastly believing in what has already been established in their hearts - 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 (James 5:7-8, NKJV). Can you believe the riches of the kingdom are manifested in His Word and that through the Holy Spirit you can/will unlock them all as long you faithfully walk in His will? If so, then allow God’s light to manifest through your patience and perseverance in order to be an example of the faithfulness of His love - Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (Romans 12:11-12, NIV).

BE BLESSED!