In the Old Testament days they didn't always know how the Lord would finally vindicate them or save them. However, since Jesus left after the resurrection Christians have been waiting in eager anticipation for one thing and one thing alone: the return of the Lord.
We know exactly what to expect and we even have a good idea of how it's going to happen. What we don't know is when. So we wait. But we don't wait with hands folded, we wait in obedience, we wait while acting out the commands of our Lord before his ascent. Though it may be difficult at times, there is a blessing in store for the one who waits.
James 5:7-11
7Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Questions
1. What does it mean to wait?
2. What are some qualities you think are helpful when it comes to waiting?
3. Why is it so difficult to wait?
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1 comment:
1. What does it mean to wait?
it means that we had better be ready at any moment in time for what is coming.
2. What are some qualities you think are helpful when it comes to waiting?
patience, being calm, not getting upset at little things.
3. Why is it so difficult to wait?
it is frustrating. like, when my mom is late picking me up from school and i have a ton of homework that night, and i have somewhere to be that night, it gets frustrating because i just want to go home, but i cant, because i have to wait, and be patient!
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