Friday, May 6, 2016

The harvest

James 5:7-8

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.


I recently planted some seeds to do a little garden this summer.  I was so excited when they started to grow.  Now the waiting really begins as they won’t be ready for harvesting for a month or more.  Waiting for something when you are excited can be so hard and discouraging. 

I can’t speak for you, however I know that I am excited for the Lord’s return.  This world is certainly not my first pick of places to be some days. 

Just as a farmer (or someone just growing a few vegetables), must wait for the harvest, so brothers and sisters, we must wait for the Lord’s return.  It’s not always easy and can often be discouraging, feeling like it’s never going to happen.  However if we care for the garden (ourselves and those around us), the Lord will return for his harvest. 


Stand firm today, the Lord’s return is near.

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