God speaks today Wednesday | June 30, 2021
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
(James 5:8) Instead of complaining we have to be patient with each other
Patience with each other is important in church and all social relationships. We must forgive, tolerate, and guide each other with love and meekness, especially when someone falls or has spiritual struggles. Pastors and teachers must also be patient with their congregations. Without patience, there can be no harmony in a community. James emphasizes the need for patience in both waiting for the Second Coming and restoring each other. We must take a long-term view of our sanctification process and exercise patience with ourselves and others.
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Cross Reference
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
(1 Peter 4:7)LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
(Psalm 119:166)I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
(Psalm 119:174)Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
(Micah 7:7)Comments: