James 5:7-8 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.
In light of our suffering, and persecution from those who are wealthy and in positions of power and authority, James' advice and guidance is this...be patient. In other words, endure, forbear, and stand our ground, until the return of Jesus. He compares our waiting to the way the farmer waits to see the fruit produced from the seeds he has planted. The word "wait" James uses to describe what the farmer does is a waiting with expectation. It is not a hopeless kind of waiting. We, who know that Jesus is faithful, should be waiting with great expectation, knowing that His return is certain, and that His promise to make things right is a faithful promise. Hence, James encourages us to strengthen our heart, to be steadfast and immovable, because of the promise made of His return. Just as certain as their (the corrupt rich's) day is coming; know this...His (Jesus') day is coming as well.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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