In review of James 5:8 it says, “Be patient, resting your hearts on the ultimate certainty.” (PHILLIPS)
I must wait patiently for Christ's return. While I wait, there is much work that I can do to advance God's Kingdom. I must live by faith. looking toward the future reward for my labors. Work faithfully to build his Kingdom for He will come back at the right time.
I’m living in strange and uncertain times. I don’t know what’s happening in the world. I get conflicting information from every source. I don’t know how long this coronavirus is going to continue spreading. I’m not sure how to make wise decisions without all the information I need.
When so many things are uncertain, I can remain certain of this one truth: God is in control.
“Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. See how farmers wait for their precious crops to grow. They wait patiently for fall and spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Don’t give up hope. The Lord will soon be here. Brothers and sisters, stop complaining about each other, or you will be condemned. Realize that the judge is standing at the door” (James 5:7-9 GW).
James reminds me several times in this passage that the Lord is coming back. It’s the ultimate proof that God is in control.
History is God’s story. It’s not circular. There is no circle of life. History is linear, and it’s moving to a climax. God has a plan. God has a purpose. And one day Jesus is going to return. Everything is on schedule. I don’t know when he’s coming back, but the Bible talks more about Jesus’ second coming than it does about his first coming. That means it should change how I live my life every day. I should be living with great expectations!
Although the situation may seem out of control and what I’m going through may be painful, nothing is beyond God’s control. So I need to be patient. God’s timing is perfect. He’s never late. He is in control.
The J.B. Phillips translation of James 5:8 says, “Be patient, resting your hearts on the ultimate certainty.”
What’s the ultimate certainty? Jesus is going to come back one day. Nothing’s going to stop that.
Knowing that history is under God’s control and that Jesus has promised to return should give me all the confidence I need in uncertain times. When I feel like I can’t count on anything else, count on this: God’s got this. And Jesus will come back one day soon to make all things right and new.
In summary, be patient by resting my heart on the ultimate certainty for Christ's return. While I wait, there is much work that I can do to advance God's Kingdom. I need to live by faith and look toward the future reward for my labors. Work faithfully for He will come back at the right time. I’m now living in strange and uncertain times. With so many things being uncertain, I can be certain of this: God is in control and the Lord is coming back. For God has a plan and a purpose. And one day Jesus is going to return. I just don’t know when. Knowing this means it should change how I live my life every day. Although situations may seem out of control and what I’m going through may be painful, nothing is beyond God’s control. So be patient. God’s timing is perfect. He’s never late. He is in control. The ultimate certainty is that Jesus will come back one day. Knowing that history is under God’s control and that Jesus has promised to return, should give me all the confidence I need in uncertain times. When I feel like I can’t count on anything else, count on this: God’s got this. And Jesus will come back one day soon to make all things right and new.
Confidence comes from knowing that God is in control. His timing is perfect. I need to remind myself that he’s got this and will accomplish his will. I just need to be patient. Waiting patiently is what I need to do regarding my future job situation. While I have been told my job is being eliminated at the end of the year, it seems they have underestimated what it will take to shut down and remove the old infrastructure for the new. Also what it will take to support the new infrastrcuture. While this current job has had an impact, I do thank you Lord for providing. You will do what you know is best and will provide for me.
I pray Father that with the help of the Holy Spirit that I remain strong in the confidence in you and your plan. That you will work out things the way you want, which may not be what I’m thinking or waiting. I ask you for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions with others. I pray these things through your Son Jesus’ name, amen.
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