Patient like a Farmer James 5 7 12

Patient like a Farmer James 5: 7 -12

You rich…weep and howl! (5: 1) Brothers…be patient! (5: 7) trial, difficulty, temptation Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1: 2 -4 ESV)

STEADFASTNESS: • • the capacity to hold out or bear up in the face of difficulty; Patience, endurance, Fortitude, steadfastness, perseverance Immovable: Firmly fixed in place. Not subject to change. Firm in belief, determination, and adherence. Loyalty, faithfulness.

Brothers, be patient! o. Remain tranquil while awaiting an o outcome Bear up under provocation without complaint What are they waiting for? (5: 7) Be Patient The Lord is Coming Be Patient

Patient like a Farmer You, too, be patient! Establish your hearts Do not grumble against each other

Need examples? As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Matthew’s Lessons When you suffer… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Don’t be in a rush to “fix things” yourself. Don’t complain. Don’t get complacent. Don’t haggle with God, Satan, or anyone! Don’t miss opportunities to learn and grow. Don’t give up!

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