Every Christian should have patience.When the bible talks about patience,it usually refers to being patient with people.But here it talks about being patient until we are taken up to heaven.
It takes a long time for a seed to sprout & produce a crop,but it happens.Likewise,Jesus will return on a day when you least expect him (whether its tomorrow, 500 years or 50,000 years from now).
The concept of the imminent return of Christ should impact our lives.t should motivate those who are living in sin to abandon their sin.It motivate Christians to settle disputes,pray,& to do good works.
James asks us to consider how the farmer waits on the land to produce a valuable crop.He sows his crop in the fall & waits for the autumn rain to make the seed sprout. He works long & hard to tend his crop & waits for the spring rain to provide moisture for the grain to fill out.James says this is the kind of patience & endurance that he needed until God's people are taken into heaven & he advises Christians to settle differences because Jesus will return.
The farmer cannot plant a crop one day & harvest it the next day.He must be patient allowing nature to do its work.Then he receives a valuable reward.In like manner,Christians cannot expect to be saved today and taken to heaven tomorrow.We must be patient have hope & let Jesus prepare the way.Then he will return & we will receive the treasures we have hoped for.
Jesus over & over again to watch for his any-moment return.A few people have been watching all their lives & are ready to give it up.
Thank you very much for asking if you can email it since I am very public that I can't be on email exchange or tag with people anymore. I would love and be honored to read it if you are okay with the fact that I can't email tag in response. I will, however, let you know what I think - for sure. Thank you so much, please send to my inbox here! I will await this lovely piece of poetry from you, a gift!
and even better, you should totally read it on cam. I love doing poetry readings, they are so healing... and think how many you can share your art and gift from and about God through a public poetry reading... consider it dear.
Beautiful reading. I love reading the bible and soaking it all up, it's amazing how much you can feel God's love through the scriptures. I cannot wait until we all see Jesus again!!!
Thank you honey. I would love to commit to just 1 but my heart/home one is far - I want to be able to have multiple options, especially on those days where I am like I NEED church! and it's not just Sunday.
Exactly, sunday isn't the only day to go worship God in church. I actually like going Saturdays. You can worship God anywhere, though..not just church.
Hugs, totally. I need evening services can't do early morning. Tuesday nights are my home services. I worship at home, every day - never a day without worship at home - but the big church enviornment and fellowship really motivates me and encourages my faith so it's a great balance!
Authority is the power of a mind of Christ...and in my opinion it's earned through building a relationship with God - elder doesn't have to mean age. Here I feel it's those who have dedicated their lives to God and have become elderly in faith - the longer the better. Have those who have faith pray for you. That is how I see it and how I feel when I read this.
Christian - my main church is a prophetic ministry service... the other is a huge church with great gospel... I am also looking to attend a third, the more the merrier. You?
wow you attend quite a few. i'm actually questioning my faith right now...border-lining theism and agnosticsm... somehow i think thinking too much about everything can be counterproductive. maybe it's better to just feel.
Well, trying to be back into going often. I am feeling very moved. I can tell you with any religion or walk of spirituality, it's best not to push it but to let it come. Go with what feels right for you, whatever moves you and touches your heart... that is the only productive push possible. Meditate on the things that touch you and continue to do what works for you and suits your values, beliefs, etc. For me this guidance is coming from God : )
oh i love that! thank you so much. i spent over 2 hours in church tonight and got 2 pages of notes with many great scriptures to go do... i've got a ton of reading to do this week and can't wait to read more that deeply touch my heart to do so.
I love it, still listening to it and sent you a respond back. Your Pastor has such a comforting sweet voice. Look at galaxycat3 below and please send her this mp3 as I think she will benefit from it to. Thank you again for the Godly gifts today!
;) oh I would love that ... love to see what kind of avocado based goodness you'd whip up for me, woohoo... even more so love to give you a warm hug of love and support... and we could pray together too. for now, keep each other in prayer and close in spirit : ) dreams are happening, now.
Anything memorable to share with me? Must be God gifting us both with a special message because I received this referral reading in mail today from my Mom (she is on vacation with net access)... it simply said "Read James 5" and so I did... and got my voice recorder out directly after. Then I get a message from my Pastor talking about how God is working a ministry in me by helping me "share my talents" ... we are so blessed,
Take this realization as a gift of lift from God and do not say you have not prayed, just go out and do it, now as you read this and then you can't say you have not prayed. A grateful heart rises above. Do not beat yourself up my dear, go out and pray in gratitude and love. I am with you!
Every Christian should have patience.When the bible talks about patience,it usually refers to being patient with people.But here it talks about being patient until we are taken up to heaven.
imthemandawg 1 year ago
Cont
It takes a long time for a seed to sprout & produce a crop,but it happens.Likewise,Jesus will return on a day when you least expect him (whether its tomorrow, 500 years or 50,000 years from now).
The concept of the imminent return of Christ should impact our lives.t should motivate those who are living in sin to abandon their sin.It motivate Christians to settle disputes,pray,& to do good works.
imthemandawg 1 year ago
Cont
James asks us to consider how the farmer waits on the land to produce a valuable crop.He sows his crop in the fall & waits for the autumn rain to make the seed sprout. He works long & hard to tend his crop & waits for the spring rain to provide moisture for the grain to fill out.James says this is the kind of patience & endurance that he needed until God's people are taken into heaven & he advises Christians to settle differences because Jesus will return.
imthemandawg 1 year ago
The farmer cannot plant a crop one day & harvest it the next day.He must be patient allowing nature to do its work.Then he receives a valuable reward.In like manner,Christians cannot expect to be saved today and taken to heaven tomorrow.We must be patient have hope & let Jesus prepare the way.Then he will return & we will receive the treasures we have hoped for.
Jesus over & over again to watch for his any-moment return.A few people have been watching all their lives & are ready to give it up.
imthemandawg 1 year ago
I wrote a poetic prayer based on the verses John 7:37-38, my most favorite verse in the Bible.
It reminds me of Jesus is our water of life.
You like poety, right?
Would you mind if i emailed it to you?
silver18tiara 2 years ago
Thank you very much for asking if you can email it since I am very public that I can't be on email exchange or tag with people anymore. I would love and be honored to read it if you are okay with the fact that I can't email tag in response. I will, however, let you know what I think - for sure. Thank you so much, please send to my inbox here! I will await this lovely piece of poetry from you, a gift!
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
and even better, you should totally read it on cam. I love doing poetry readings, they are so healing... and think how many you can share your art and gift from and about God through a public poetry reading... consider it dear.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Beautiful reading. I love reading the bible and soaking it all up, it's amazing how much you can feel God's love through the scriptures. I cannot wait until we all see Jesus again!!!
Lovesenduringpromise 2 years ago
Thank you honey. I would love to commit to just 1 but my heart/home one is far - I want to be able to have multiple options, especially on those days where I am like I NEED church! and it's not just Sunday.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Exactly, sunday isn't the only day to go worship God in church. I actually like going Saturdays. You can worship God anywhere, though..not just church.
Lovesenduringpromise 2 years ago
Hugs, totally. I need evening services can't do early morning. Tuesday nights are my home services. I worship at home, every day - never a day without worship at home - but the big church enviornment and fellowship really motivates me and encourages my faith so it's a great balance!
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
who are the elders?? and how do they get the authority??
kier333 2 years ago
Authority is the power of a mind of Christ...and in my opinion it's earned through building a relationship with God - elder doesn't have to mean age. Here I feel it's those who have dedicated their lives to God and have become elderly in faith - the longer the better. Have those who have faith pray for you. That is how I see it and how I feel when I read this.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
what kind of church do you attend?
luckyclover012 2 years ago
Christian - my main church is a prophetic ministry service... the other is a huge church with great gospel... I am also looking to attend a third, the more the merrier. You?
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
wow you attend quite a few. i'm actually questioning my faith right now...border-lining theism and agnosticsm... somehow i think thinking too much about everything can be counterproductive. maybe it's better to just feel.
luckyclover012 2 years ago
Well, trying to be back into going often. I am feeling very moved. I can tell you with any religion or walk of spirituality, it's best not to push it but to let it come. Go with what feels right for you, whatever moves you and touches your heart... that is the only productive push possible. Meditate on the things that touch you and continue to do what works for you and suits your values, beliefs, etc. For me this guidance is coming from God : )
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Great advice.
luckyclover012 2 years ago
It's awesome you attend different churches, I think that's wonderful :-)
Lovesenduringpromise 2 years ago
I like the way you speak when reading the Bible verses.
peppernme 2 years ago
Let me know how the Eccesiates reading goes for you, thank you !
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
you inspire me, brother. thank you for sharing yourself as you read scripture today. for you - zephaniah 3:17
isweihotornot 2 years ago
Love to you dear, I will check this one out - never even read that book of the Bible before!!!
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
oh i love that! thank you so much. i spent over 2 hours in church tonight and got 2 pages of notes with many great scriptures to go do... i've got a ton of reading to do this week and can't wait to read more that deeply touch my heart to do so.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
I love it, still listening to it and sent you a respond back. Your Pastor has such a comforting sweet voice. Look at galaxycat3 below and please send her this mp3 as I think she will benefit from it to. Thank you again for the Godly gifts today!
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Oh good I like that a lot.
Jer1400 2 years ago
: ) Thank you ~ I found a lot of peace in it today.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
;) oh I would love that ... love to see what kind of avocado based goodness you'd whip up for me, woohoo... even more so love to give you a warm hug of love and support... and we could pray together too. for now, keep each other in prayer and close in spirit : ) dreams are happening, now.
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Anything memorable to share with me? Must be God gifting us both with a special message because I received this referral reading in mail today from my Mom (she is on vacation with net access)... it simply said "Read James 5" and so I did... and got my voice recorder out directly after. Then I get a message from my Pastor talking about how God is working a ministry in me by helping me "share my talents" ... we are so blessed,
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago
Take this realization as a gift of lift from God and do not say you have not prayed, just go out and do it, now as you read this and then you can't say you have not prayed. A grateful heart rises above. Do not beat yourself up my dear, go out and pray in gratitude and love. I am with you!
MyOwnStickFigure 2 years ago