Thursday, 29 September 2011

James - Faith endures awaiting Christ's Return

James 5 v 1-6 is a warning to the rich and I believe its because when you have plenty, or financial security, you rely on that and not on Christ!

James 5 v 7-12:
Vs 7:  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


Vs 8:  You also be patient.  Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.


Because of our faith in Christ, we are to be patient while waiting for His return.

  • We are not to grumble against one another (vs 9)
  • Look at the prophets as examples of enduring whilst waiting in faith (vs 10)
  • Count ourselves blessed when we have endured, pushed through (vs 11).  The bible uses Job here as an example of endurance and how it all turns out for Job in the end.
Vs 12 tells us that our 'yes' should be our 'yes' and our 'no' should be our 'no'.  Basically, be people of integrity.  If you live like this, you will become known as trustworthy, someone people can trust with their hurts and concerns.  Someone with integrity!


So, for me, this slice of scripture tells me that if I have faith in Christ, I will patiently endure what life throws at me, knowing Christ will return, and to live with integrity while, well... living!

I hope this is an encouragement to you to exercise your faith by being patient and living with integrity.  Not easy, but God is our strength.

God bless
Tracy

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14 comments:

  1. Had J's blessing event lat night - can't believe we're another step closer.
    Loved todays post...can you tell I am not feeling overly convicted today?
    LOL.
    I love verse 12 and really do try and live by it.

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  2. Such true words! Wow, and when Jesus makes his return... It'll al be worth it! God bless u Trace.. X

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  3. More wise words from James. I don't know if you remember my post on patience a few weeks back, but I often strggle with being patient.

    Your post is a great reminder to me to exercise patience and when doing so, certainly eases frustration.

    Thanks for linking up today, Tracy.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  4. Loving your James study right now. I love how these verses talk about integrity. Let your yes be yes and your know be no. I want to be a woman of integrity.

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  5. Hi Stefanie - and I believe J was hilarious today. Good show

    Hi Anonymous - amen, it will all have been worth it.

    Hi Joan - Yes, I do remember it, probably because I too have a patience problem.

    Hi Jenifer - integrity is so key for me. I want to know that what people say, people mean and I would like for them to see me the same way. Integrity, because of faith in Christ - so much more valuable.

    Thank you all for commenting - I so appreciate it
    God bless
    Tracy

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  6. I just love the book of James! Be people of integrity... no not always easy, but we sure were given a pretty spectacular example in Jesus and a whole bible words to guide us!

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  7. This is great encouragement, Tracy. I want to be a woman of integrity who waits patiently for the Lord to move. My hope is in Him. I don't need to prove anything because He has already done the work. Many blessings!

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  8. Whew, Tracy. I needed this reminder today. It was a breath of fresh air blowing through my soul. As I wander through this time of having lost my job, I'm putting all of my faith and trust in Him.
    Thank you for these faith filled words!
    Blessings,
    ~Erin

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  9. Well said Tracy! Patience is not my strong-suit. I want the end result now, I read the end of the book before I buy it:) He is my strength, my hope is in Him!

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  10. Patience... how we struggle with it. There is only one way to practice patience... yeah right :)

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  11. Oh the faith that endures...God give me that kind of faith!

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  12. Hi Heidi - amen, Jesus is our ultimate example of patience.

    Hi Lisa - great point, He has already done the work

    Hi Erin - its tough sometimes to exhibit the faith we profess, but when we do, God comes through for us in a powerful way

    Hi Allison - Thank goodness we can lean on Him for His strength, because patience for me, without His strength, is non-existent! :)

    Hi Marja - practice, practice, practice! and in this life we have lots to practice with :)

    Hi Shannon - Amen, its the kind I want too.

    Ladies - you bless me and I am very grateful for all your comments.
    God bless
    Tracy

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  13. I received these verses in a text from a dear friend today and here are the words again on your page.. Seems God is telling me something. I know exactly what it is! Thank you!

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  14. Hi Misty - I love how God does that. He makes sure we get the message if we are looking.
    God bless
    Tracy

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