Just Do It- James 5 (Patience and Perseverance)

On Sunday, we concluded our "Just Do It" series based from James 1:22. Here's a thought from Sunday and James chapter 5: Patience and Perseverance.

James 5:8 tells us to "establish your hearts", some translations say to "strengthen your hearts". Why? For the long haul, for the long run. To be patient and persevere. Because the coming of the Lord is near.

It's so tempting to want instant success. To want microwaved results. It's so difficult to wait and be patient.

But it takes time for seeds to germinate and flower. It takes a long time before a sapling provides shade. We must think long-term, not simply for the moment.