Let Patience Grow
Explore the Epistle of James with Pastor DaVon and the importance of finding joy in trials. We discuss the significance of patience, faith, and endurance during difficult situations. We emphasize the value of testing, maintaining joy in waiting, and the need for maturity to receive God's promises. In this message, you will be challenged to embrace the process of testing and proving in order to experience true life.
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Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Faith is the confidence that what I hope for will come to pass.
Faith is acting on what you believe
Faith has its anchor in the unseen realm
Our job is to believe that God will do His job
What happens when you get tired of waiting?
One of the least favorite words for your flesh is “wait”
What’s taking so long?
Why are things not working out for me?
I should be further along than I am.
I feel like God is taking me on the longest route.
James 1:1-5
James, half-brother of Jesus
Unbeliever during Jesus’ ministry
Became a believer after the resurrection
Leader of the church in Jerusalem
The first thing he says is to count it all joy
Most believers feel full of joy until they encounter a test
The first function of joy is to give you strength
Joy is evidence of your faith.
If you don’t rejoice, the devil thinks he’s winning
Happiness is based on circumstances
Joy is unaffected by its circumstances
Joy gives you adrenaline
Joy - to be glad; cheerful; good spirits
If you're a believer, you have the unstoppable force of the spirit of joy on the inside of you
The strength to endure is not present without joy
The function of joy is to produce victory
Patience comes through the testing of your faith
Time tests your faith
Chronological time is an enemy of faith
Test - any pressure that draws us away from God's Word
"Did God really say"
Patience- consistent and constant; Being the same way at all times
Patience is continuing to believe
Trials or Temptations - The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof
Trials do not come to produce faith, trials come to test faith
Patience or Endurance - the ability or strength to continue or last, despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina
You don't get patience by praying for it
Patience is the key to receiving everything that you believe for
Patience is not a quality that helps you sit quietly in the doctor’s waiting room, but the quality that helps you finish a marathon.
"How am I honestly conducting myself in the midst of this trial?"
What are you excited about?
What are you looking forward to?
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
It does not say, “Blessed is the man who is never tempted.”
You are blessed when you endure tests
When you have been proven, then you will receive.
The reason why you haven’t received yet is because you are not ready yet. You need more testing.