Waiting patiently ~ James 5:7-12

Not only are we to have joy in our suffering and trials, James says we should have patience as well.  The good news is it is easier to be patient when we are joyful.  However, that doesn’t change the fact that we are suffering and experiencing trials.  James uses the analogy of a farmer who plants a crop to describe how we should wait patiently on the Lord.  After the seeds are in the ground, we can not do much else except wait for the plants grow.  God takes care of this process, not us.  Worrying about the growth of the plant is about as effective as staring at a pot of water and waiting for it to boil.  Neither one accomplishes anything.  Instead it takes your attention and energy away from things that you could be doing.  If we believe in God, we know what the end result will be.  Therefore, we should put all worry aside and be joyful and patient in the fact that this too shall pass.