Patience

Four illustration for Hoot Owl Hollow
by talented artist, Ben Glassco
(my boy)

"Therefore, brothers, be patient until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts because the coming of the Lord is near." (James 5:7-8)

       Our microwave society has cultivated impatience, and I admit being infected with the I-want-it-now syndrome. In the making of a storybook, after a manuscript is completed, it's really difficult for me to patiently wait for the artist to finish the illustrations. 
       In the 40 Days with Jesus booklet, Sarah Young wisely writes from God's perspective, "Enjoy the tempo of a God-breathed life by letting Me set the pace." 

      Two thousand years ago, James, the half-brother of Jesus Christ, declared that the coming of the Lord was near. The apostle Peter added in his second epistle that, in the last days, mockers will say, "Where is the promise of His coming?" Peter answered, "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:3-9)

Are you impatiently demanding God's promises now? Perhaps He's patiently waiting on you! Hmmmmmm...